Spencer Schwellenbach Unlikely Ready for Opening Day After Elbow Surgeries

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day next season, president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos announced. Schwellenbach missed the entire 2026 season following February bone spur surgery and August fracture repair on his elbow. Atlanta is taking a cautious rehab approach after he recorded a 3.09 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 108:18 K:BB over 110.2 innings pitched during 2025.