Overview

• The Braves placed Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list after discovering a small right elbow fracture that will bar him from throwing for at least four weeks.
• Schwellenbach’s season is likely over until September, ending his All-Star consideration after he posted a 3.09 ERA in 17 starts and ranked third in the National League in WHIP.
• Atlanta now has four key starters on long-term injury list, joining Chris Sale (rib cage), Reynaldo López (shoulder) and AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the sidelines.
• To open a roster spot for reinstated outfielder Jurickson Profar, the Braves activated him from suspension and designated Alex Verdugo for assignment.
• With playoff aspirations at risk, the club must explore internal call-ups and external acquisitions to stabilize a thinning rotation.