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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Spencer Schwellenbach, 25-year-old Atlanta Braves right-hander, is on the 60-day injured list following surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He received a positive medical evaluation and is expected to begin a throwing program soon. He is ruled out for the first half of the 2026 season with expected return after the All-Star break in mid-July. The Braves plan to bring him along slowly during his rehabilitation. Schwellenbach has demonstrated significant upside in his first two MLB seasons with a 15-11 record, 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)
- + Excellent strikeout rate (25.2%)
- + Low walk rate (4.4%)
- + Rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues indicating prospect value
- + Young age (25) with time to recover fully
- + Significant upside as a prospect
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 (mid-July)
- - Extended recovery timeline requires slow ramp-up
- - Uncertainty regarding full return to form post-surgery
Injury Status: IL-60
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Spencer Patton is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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