Season Debut Delayed Until After All-Star Break

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Tuesday that Spencer Schwellenbach will not make his season debut until after the All-Star break. The pitcher, who is recovering from an elbow injury, has yet to begin a formal throwing program. This timeline represents a delay in his expected return as the team takes a cautious approach to his rehabilitation. The Braves will wait for him to reach specific recovery milestones before he begins throwing, pushing his return to the second half.