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Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base

Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing against the Tampa Bay Rays with a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Braves dealing with multiple injuries apart from Spencer Schwellenbach The Atlanta Braves are about to begin the 2026 MLB season with a lengthy list of injured pitchers, including Spencer Schwellenbach, who was...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Braves receive negative free agency update even after Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep injuries | Sporting News This doesn't make much sense.

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Walt Weiss hints at rotation plans amid Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep injuries | Sporting News The Braves early season pitching plans may already be in motion.

FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Proposed Braves signing sees Atlanta acquire $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate as emergency replacement for Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep | Sporting News The ties between the Braves and this player are closer than ever.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves predicted to replace Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep with $38M All-Star, Cy Young arm | Sporting News The Braves need an early season pitching replacement and they need one quick.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep

The Atlanta Braves will begin the season without young right-handed starters Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Braves hope Schwellenbach, Waldrep can return in '26 after elbow cleanups NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss revealed Spencer Schwellenbach underwent an elbow cleanup surgery on Wednesday and that Hursto...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes surgery while Hurston Waldrep will have surgery soon, per report Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep both had “loose bodies” in their throwing elbow. One had surgery and the other will soon. Blah.

FEBRUARY 18 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Undergoes elbow procedure Atlanta announced that Schwellenbach underwent a procedure Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team hasn't issued a timeline for Schwellenbach's return, but manager Walt Weiss said that he's hopeful that the 25-year-old right-hander will be able to pitch at some point in 2026. At the very least, Schwellenbach will miss the first two months of the season, after Atlanta placed him on its 60-day injured list last week. Atlanta's rotation is already being tested in the early stages of the season; Hunter Waldrep (elbow) is slated to undergo a similar procedure as Schwellenbach on Monday, and AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) is unlikely to be available until late in the second half after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Alex Anthopoulos blasted for letting $22M Cy Young arm go amid Spencer Schwellenbach injury | Sporting News The Braves might be in the same place they were last season before Spring Training games even start.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves rotation takes another hit with Waldrep needing more tests after loose bodies found in arm

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove “loose bodies” found in his arm

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Young Braves hurler Waldrep to have sore elbow examined NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Five days after opening Spring Training by revealing Spencer Schwellenbach will miss significant time, Braves manager Wa...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Braves in early stages of determining Schwellenbach's timeline NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach is preparing to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. If al...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

This loaded Braves trade package could save their rotation after Schwellenbach injury The Atlanta Braves starting rotation is loaded with talent, but they'll be down one of those impressive pitchers in Spencer Schwellenbach. T...

FEBRUARY 11 • FANSIDED.COM

Arthroscopic elbow surgery possible Schwellenbach said Wednesday that he could require arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwellenbach is already required to miss the first two months of the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, and a scope on his elbow would undoubtedly extend that absence. The right-hander was also sidelined for the final three months of the 2025 campaign with a small fracture in his elbow. It's unclear when a decision about surgery will be made, but it should be soon.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Braves could buy low on $38M Cy Young arm to fortify rotation after Spencer Schwellenbach injury | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves are having to act fast before all options are exhausted.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves urged to sign $63M AL wins leader after Spencer Schwellenbach injury to reinforce rotation | Sporting News The Braves must act fast or it can get real dangerous to start the season.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves News: Spring Training roundup, Spencer Schwellenbach, and more Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves must act fast in MLB free agency to make up for Spencer Schwellenbach injury Atlanta is already down a key member of its starting rotation. But it's not too late to salvage things.

FEBRUARY 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Schwellenbach placed on 60-day IL with bone spurs in right elbow NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Instead of distancing themselves from the injury woes that significantly limited them the past two seasons, the Braves s...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach to start season on injured list Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who suffered a season-ending elbow fracture last June, now dealing with inflammation.

FEBRUARY 10 • USATODAY.COM

Braves add catching depth, sign former Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to $1.25 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a $1.25 million, one-year deal

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Braves young ace Spencer Schwellenbach dealt brutal injury news for 2026 season | Sporting News This some massively unfortunate news for the Braves.

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on 60-day injured list Atlanta placed Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwellenbach missed the final three months of the 2025 regular season with a small fracture in his right elbow, and he will now be shelved for most of the first two months of the 2026 campaign, at minimum. Atlanta is hopeful that the right-hander is dealing with bone spurs and will not require surgery. With Schwellenbach unavailable and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) and Grant Holmes (elbow) also returning from injury, Hurston Waldrep, Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz and Martin Perez (shoulder) have better opportunities at cracking the Opening Day rotation. Atlanta could also augment its rotation with an outside addition.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base

Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep

Braves rotation takes another hit with Waldrep needing more tests after loose bodies found in arm

Braves add catching depth, sign former Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to $1.25 million, 1-year deal