Braves to Debut Top Prospect Spencer Schwellenbach on Wednesday
The 23-year-old right-hander makes a swift rise from Double-A to fill a rotation spot amid injuries.
- Schwellenbach, the Braves' No. 3 prospect, has excelled with a 1.80 ERA in eight starts this season.
- He will start against the Nationals after just two Double-A outings.
- Drafted in 2021, Schwellenbach has overcome Tommy John surgery to reach the majors quickly.
- The Braves face a pitching shortage with several starters injured or recovering from surgery.
- Schwellenbach's debut follows a trend of rapid promotions within the Braves organization.