Spencer Schwellenbach May Need Elbow Surgery, Faces Extended Absence

Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach indicated Wednesday he might require arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He is already slated to miss the first two months of the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, and an elbow scope would further extend his absence. Schwellenbach was also sidelined for the final three months of the 2025 campaign due to a small fracture in the same elbow. A decision regarding the potential surgery is expected shortly for the pitcher who posted a 3.09 ERA in 17 starts last year.