Atlanta Braves are promoting pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach from Double-A to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals. Schwellenbach, a highly rated prospect, had impressive stats in the minors and is set to start for the Braves on Wednesday. Despite a solid performance in his debut, the Braves lost 7-2 to the Nationals, with Schwellenbach pitching 5 innings, striking out 5, allowing 3 runs, and receiving little run support.
There was a lot to like in #Braves prospect Spencer Schwellenbach’s promising MLB debut, but not run support * Any skepticism about David Fletcher having a knuckleball has ended; the infielder pitched 5 innings of 3-hit ball in a Triple-A start Wednesday https://t.co/grK4uuQHeb
Braves pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach strikes out 5 in mixed MLB debut https://t.co/0C8Ny3AlMr
Spencer Schwellenbach's debut soiled by home run https://t.co/WHpdjigJ05
#Braves lose 7-2 to the Nationals in Spencer Schwellenbach's debut. He was pretty good overall, very good through four innings. Atlanta hitters were not good. Again. 13 strikeouts with no walks for that bunch.
Spencer Schwellenbach made his MLB debut today! His arsenal graded out about average, with his slider returning the best grade and results. The damage came off a 3-run HR off a fastball as he filled the zone with them. His secondaries lived below the zone Welcome to the Show! https://t.co/ru0yedGQfF
#Braves' Schwellenbach in MLB debut: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HBP. 88 pitches/60 strikes. Exited with Nats leading 3-1. He was impressive, especially through first four innings.
Spencer Schwellenbach, Dirty 87mph Slider. 😨 1st MLB K https://t.co/zE4ZsWliJV
A perfect first inning w/ 1 K for #Braves' Schwellenbach in 11 pitches/8 strikes, he struck out Lane Thomas for his first MLB strikeout. Topped out at 97 in 1st inning. Threw 5 four-seamers, 4 cutters, 2 sliders.
Spencer Schwellenbach has the hair of a late 90s reliever
Max Fried was dominant again in win, now #Braves prospect Spencer Schwellenbach is set for MLB debut tonight with start vs. Nationals — after pitching in only two games above High A https://t.co/N3TRXmXwr8
The Braves have promoted P Spencer Schwellenbach to the major league roster and optioned P Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett
“I wasn’t thinking about it. I was just trying to do my thing, come out every day and do what I’m asked to…I think when I wake (today), it’s really going to set in. I’m excited to get out there.” #Braves’ Schwellenbach, surprised by callup from Double A https://t.co/N3TRXmXwr8
Max Fried dominant again, now Braves prospect Spencer Schwellenbach set for MLB debut https://t.co/MhZsn3zxxR
Max Fried dominant again in win, now #Braves prospect Spencer Schwellenbach set for MLB debut Wednesday with start vs. Nationals after only 2 games above High A https://t.co/1MGfXQPto4
Spencer Schwellenbach is here. He was in Gwinnett to throw a bullpen, expecting to make a start there, when the #Braves informed him he would instead be starting for the big-league team.
#Braves are promoting Spencer Schwellenbach from Double A to start Wednesday vs. Washington in his MLB debut. He's dominated in 2 starts since being promoted to Double-A Mississippi -- 17 strikeouts in 13 scoreless innings while allowing 5 hits & 1 walk. He'll turn 24 in 3 days.
More on former #Huskers baseball All-American Spencer Schwellenbach getting the MLB call to Atlanta. Big opportunity for the pitcher with a Braves team looking for a spark: https://t.co/SQ2gQ2VSN0
The @Braves are calling up their No. 5 prospect Spencer Schwellenbach, per @ByRobertMurray READ MORE ⬇️ https://t.co/PvrnuqXhw1 https://t.co/RrpaA4gcn0
Per multiple reports, former Nebraska two-way star Spencer Schwellenbach is getting the call from Double-A to the big leagues with the Atlanta Braves. Schwelly this season: 1.80 ERA, 51K, 0.91WHIP in 45IP.
Braves promote pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach for MLB debut straight out of Double-A, per report https://t.co/hXfT3e9eyz
Report: Atlanta calling up Spencer Schwellenbach https://t.co/LSTLz9OuC1
Braves To Promote Spencer Schwellenbach https://t.co/qX6YgrgzZ1 https://t.co/hjsPUfaMUL
If you're like me and hadn't heard of Spencer Schwellenbach: - Mid-90s heater with low release - Filthy SL - 51 Ks in 45 IP in '24 minors - Two starts of 17% SwStr in Double-A I'd spec add him. Starting for ATL on Wed. Thanks @MLBPipeline for video! https://t.co/CJ5etDyMKR https://t.co/vaLCg5DnSF
The Atlanta Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach, according to sources familiar with the situation. Schwellenbach is rated as the Braves’ No. 3 prospect by @MLBPipeline.