Braves announce season-ending elbow surgery for Waldrep, Schwellenbach
The Atlanta Braves announced that starting pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will both undergo season-ending elbow surgery. The twin losses strike during the team's pennant race push.
The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that starting pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will both undergo season-ending elbow surgery, according to MLB.com. The twin losses strike the team's rotation during the final stretch of the regular season.
Robert Suárez, another member of the Braves' pitching contingent, is recovering from right elbow inflammation and will begin throwing off a mound again early the following week, per MLB.com.
Both Waldrep and Schwellenbach are sidelined for the remainder of the season; Robert Suárez remains on the mend from right elbow inflammation.
Atlanta enters the homestretch with two rotation members sidelined and a third recovering from inflammation. Track whether the Braves acquire depth or shift their remaining healthy starters' workload.
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