Schwellenbach’s Elbow Surgery Update | Atlanta Braves News

Spencer Schwellenbach’s promising MLB career is on hold after surgery to stabilize his fractured right elbow — a decision made after months of rehab and a recent bullpen session where he barely felt his arm. Though the procedure has been done before by big leaguers, there’s no guarantee he’ll return to his dominant form. The 23-year-old pitcher, who once threw 90+ mph, now faces a long recovery with an uncertain return window — possibly 2027. Manager Walt Weiss remains hopeful, citing Schwellenbach’s youth and talent as key assets during rehab. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b44e171a0f6f5668