Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is working his way back from elbow surgery and hopes to rejoin the Atlanta Braves by the end of the 2026 season.
Schwellenbach suffered an elbow fracture in late June 2025 that cut short a strong year. He underwent surgery in February to remove bone spurs and received clearance in early May to resume throwing. He has been building up his arm at 75 feet and recently joined the team for a series in Cincinnati near his Michigan hometown.
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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. The 27-year-old right-hander, sidelined by shoulder surgery, has not pitched in an affiliated game since the 2024 World Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about his methodical buildup.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced that Spencer Strider has completed his minor league rehab assignment. He provided cautious updates on Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers. Strider could rejoin the rotation soon, while the others face longer timelines.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to a left oblique strain, manager Walt Weiss announced during spring training in North Port, Florida. Strider felt a slight pull after a minor-league start against the Red Sox on Tuesday and was scratched from Monday's scheduled outing against the Pirates due to lingering discomfort.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, the two-time defending American League Cy Young winner, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow following a flare-up. Neither Skubal nor the team has provided a specific timetable for his return, though recovery typically takes two to three months. The injury led to him being scratched from his Monday start against the Red Sox.
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, ending his 2026 season after exiting his debut early with discomfort. The 32-year-old right-hander received a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas before the procedure performed by the same doctor. The Orioles announced the news.
Max Scherzer threw 3 2/3 innings in a rehab start for the Buffalo Bisons on Friday night. The 41-year-old allowed three runs on five hits while striking out five.
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The ace is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and remains on track for a late April return to the rotation. He threw a successful simulated game on Monday.