The Atlanta Braves will place right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) on the injured list with a fractured right elbow, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gabe Burns. It's yet another devastating blow to a Braves team that just hasn't been able to catch a break in 2025. There's no specific timetable given for Schwellenbach, but based on the severity of the injury alone, it wouldn't be a surprise if he misses the rest of the 2025 season. It's especially bad news for Atlanta's starting rotation with lefty Chris Sale (rib cage), last year's National League Cy Young winner, on the 60-day IL as well. Schwellenbach was in the midst of a breakout season in 2025 in his second year, going 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 108 K's and only 18 walks in 110 2/3 innings over 17 starts. Owen Murphy or Didier Fuentes could take Schwellenbach's rotation spot.UPDATE: Schwellenbach thinks his recent increased velocity might have caused the fracture in his elbow. He's hoping to be back later in the season, but until the fracture heals, he won't resume throwing and there won't be a real timetable for a potential return.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach dominated the Philadelphia Phillies in a 6-1 victory on Saturday. Schwellenbach (7-4) collected his seventh win after striking out a career-high 12 hitters while holding the Braves to one run on three hits and a walk. The 24-year-old has recorded double-digit strikeouts four times this season and amassed 13 quality starts in 17 tries. Boasting a 3.09 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP and 108:18 K:BB over a league-high 110 2/3 innings, Schwellenbach has emerged as a must-start for fantasy managers. He's scheduled to take on the Baltimore Orioles on July 4.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and earned the win in a 6-2 win against the Brewers on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on five hits while striking out nine over the nine frames. He has only pitched less than six innings in a start two times all season, and four of his past six outings have been at least seven innings. Not only has he been extremely efficient, but he also has excelled at missing bats, with two 11-strikeout performances in that same span. The youngster is giving Chris Sale a run for his money as the best pitcher on that staff, and he'll carry a 3.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP into his next start against the Mets.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (4-4) picked up his fourth win of the season in a 5-0 decision against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Schwellenbach celebrated his 25th birthday by striking out 11 over 6 1/3 innings, issuing no walks, and allowing just five hits (all singles). It was the second straight start with double-digit strikeouts for Schwellenbach, who fanned 11 Padres in a hard-luck defeat last Sunday. Schwellenbach has stormed out of the gates this season with a 3.13 ERA and 71 strikeouts against 12 walks across 74 2/3 frames. The budding star will go on the road to take on the San Francisco Giants next Friday.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach turned in a quality start in a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Schwellenbach allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits over seven innings while striking out five and walking none but had to settle for a no-decision. The 24-year-old right-hander picked up nine swinging strikes in the outing while showing his typical excellent command with no walks issued. Schwellenbach now has a 1-1 record, 2.56 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts over 31 2/3 innings of work this season. His next start will come against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach tossed eight shutout innings en route to leading Atlanta to their first victory of the campaign over the Miami Marlins. In this start, Schwellenbach allowed just two hits, with no walks, and struck out 10 batters. Schwellenbach was in complete control of the Miami offense. His first hit allowed came in the sixth inning to Liam Hicks. Then in the seventh, Griffin Connie would reach on a line drive to left field. In his first start of the season, Schwellenbach tossed six shutout innings of one-hit ball. After posting an impressive 2.73 ERA, 0.97 WHIP with an 18:86 BB:K across his final 79 innings of his rookie season, Schwellenbach appears to have reached a new level in his sophomore campaign. Fantasy managers should continue to view the Nebraska product as a must-start option in all formats. He is scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Pirates in his next start.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach looked untouchable on Wednesday against the Yankees, striking out 10 over six scoreless innings. He'll be heading into the regular season on a high note as he hopes to continue the success he saw as a rookie. In 2024, he posted a 3.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 127 strikeouts across 123 innings. He excelled at fooling hitters, as evidenced by his 34.2% chase rate (96th percentile) and 4.6% walk rate (95th percentile). All signs are pointing towards a breakout season for the 24-year-old, who has the talent to be a top-20 starting pitcher for fantasy this year.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach will be tasked with taking the mound for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. The plan is for Schwellenbach to pitch in Game 1 and Chris Sale to take the ball in the night cap. It's worth noting that the Braves would clinch a postseason berth if they win the first game. That being said, the Braves would likely save Sale then and go bullpen game for the night contest. Schwellenbach holds a 3.47 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 122/23 K/BB ratio across 20 starts this season.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach held the Reds to just one run over six innings in Wednesday's 7-1 victory. The 24-year-old allowed five hits and two walks while striking out five batters on the way to earning his seventh win of the season. The outing marked the 10th straight start in which the righty allowed three runs or less, and he lowered his season-long ERA to 3.61 with a 1.10 WHIP. The youngster will take on the Mets at home in his next start on Tuesday of next week.