Schwellenbach to undergo long-avoided surgery
Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has decided to proceed with a surgery he resisted for more than a year, raising serious availability concerns.
Spencer Schwellenbach has announced he will undergo a surgery he had been trying to avoid for over a year. The decision suggests his condition has worsened or become unmanageable without surgical intervention. This is a significant development for the Braves rotation. His timeline and expected recovery period are not yet detailed in this report.
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Spencer Schwellenbach Requires Another Elbow Surgery After Rehab Setbacks
The Braves starter faces another elbow procedure after setbacks during rehab, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, with his return timeline uncertain.
Spencer Schwellenbach Requires Another Elbow Surgery After Rehab Setbacks
Spencer Schwellenbach faces another elbow surgery after setbacks during rehab, per MLB.com's Mark Bowman; a roster adjustment for Atlanta is likely.
Dubón Back at Short and Cleanup; Acuña Slots Into No. 2 for Braves
Atlanta's lineup sees positional and batting-order shifts as Dubón reclaims shortstop and the cleanup role while Acuña returns to second.
Schwellenbach Headed for Elbow Surgery, Timeline Uncertain
The Braves starter felt familiar elbow discomfort while throwing off the mound and will now have a screw placed in his elbow after fracturing it last year.
Schwellenbach Facing Season-Ending Surgery
Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach will undergo a season-ending procedure, removing him from Atlanta's rotation for the remainder of 2025.
Acuña Breaks Through vs. Fastball After Extended Slump
Acuña had been hitting just .119 against 4-seamers and .125 vs fastballs 93 mph or slower before his encouraging performance.