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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Spencer Schwellenbach, 25-year-old Atlanta Braves right-hander, underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow and is on the 60-day injured list. He received a positive medical evaluation and is expected to begin a throwing program soon. Expected to return in the second half of 2026 after the All-Star break. In his first two MLB seasons, he posted a 15-11 record with a 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 25.2% strikeout rate, and 4.4% walk rate across 234.1 innings in 38 starts.
Strengths
- + Positive medical evaluation from recent checkup
- + Expected to begin throwing program soon
- + Strong track record in first two MLB seasons (15-11, 3.23 ERA)
- + Elite strikeout rate at 25.2%
- + Low walk rate at 4.4%
- + Excellent WHIP of 1.01
- + Still considered a significant prospect for the future
- + Rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues indicating strong prospect value
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 60-day injured list
- - Required elbow surgery for bone spurs
- - Ruled out for entire first half of 2026 season
- - Will not debut until after All-Star break in mid-July
- - Slow rehab progression expected with gradual arm buildup
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Right elbow surgery to remove bone spurs; positive medical evaluation received; expected to begin throwing program soon
About
Spencer Henson is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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