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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 has been ruled out for the first half of the 2026 season but is expected to return in the second half, likely after the All-Star break in mid-July. Despite the injury setback, Schwellenbach remains a significant prospect with strong career metrics: 15-11 record with a 3.23 ERA, 3.27 FIP, 1.01 WHIP, 25.2% strikeout rate, and 4.4% walk rate across 234 1/3 innings in 38 starts over his first two MLB seasons.
Strengths
- + Positive medical evaluation from recent checkup
- + Expected to begin throwing program soon
- + Strong career performance metrics (3.23 ERA, 25.2% K rate)
- + Significant prospect with high upside
- + Expected return in second half of 2026 season
- + Rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues indicating market confidence
- + Low walk rate (4.4%) demonstrates control
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 60-day injured list
- - Required elbow surgery for bone spurs
- - Ruled out for entire first half of season
- - Will require slow ramp-up period upon return
- - Injury to throwing arm (right elbow) is critical for pitcher
- - Extended recovery timeline limits 2026 availability
Injury Status: IL-60
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Spenser Watkins is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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