Braves' Schwellenbach Placed on 60-Day IL with Elbow Inflammation

Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will begin the 2026 season on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, marking his second consecutive season impacted by elbow issues. He previously missed the final three months of 2025 with a fracture in the same elbow. The team hopes it's bone spurs, which could mean a 10-12 week recovery after surgery, potentially allowing him to return in April. This shelving means he will miss at least the first two months of the campaign, impacting Atlanta's rotation depth.