Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 29, after he was diagnosed with a fracture in his right elbow ([mlb.com][1]).
Schwellenbach, 25, felt soreness in his elbow the day after a dominant outing on Saturday—an impressive seven-inning effort against the Philadelphia Phillies, where he struck out a career-high 12 batters. An MRI revealed a small coronoid fracture in his elbow, a rare injury that will sideline him from throwing for at least four weeks ([reuters.com][2]).
At the time, Schwellenbach was having a breakout sophomore campaign: 7–4 record, 3.09 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, ranking third in the National League in innings pitched (110⅔) and among league leaders in strikeouts (108) and walks per nine innings (just 1.5) ([espn.com][3]).
This latest injury marks another big blow to a beleaguered Braves pitching staff. They’ve already lost:
Chris Sale (fractured rib, 60-day IL),
Reynaldo López (shoulder),
AJ Smith‑Shawver (Tommy John surgery),
and Spencer Strider earlier in the season ([mlb.com][1], [reddit.com][4]).
Austin Cox (left-handed reliever) was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett ([motorcyclesports.net][5], [reuters.com][2]).
Daysbel Hernández returned from the IL.
Kevin Herget was optioned to Gwinnett.
Jurickson Profar was activated following an 80-game suspension, and Alex Verdugo was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot ([reuters.com][2]).
He will be unable to throw for approximately four weeks, with hopes of returning in September ([reuters.com][2]).
The Braves appear unlikely to disrupt this timeline, giving his elbow time to heal before attempting a return.
His absence effectively ends any remaining chance at a National League All-Star selection, and further complicates Atlanta’s depth amid a pitching crisis ([mlb.com][1]).
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