Scouting Report: Spencer Howard
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Spencer Schwellenbach, 25-year-old Atlanta Braves right-hander, is on the 60-day injured list following surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He received a positive medical evaluation and is expected to begin a throwing program soon. He is ruled out for the first half of the 2026 season but expected to return in the second half, likely after the All-Star break in mid-July. The Braves plan to bring him along slowly during his rehabilitation. In his first two MLB seasons, Schwellenbach has demonstrated significant upside with a 15-11 record, 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 25.2% strikeout rate, and 4.4% walk rate across 234 1/3 innings in 38 starts.
Strengths
- Positive medical evaluation from recent checkup
- Expected to begin throwing program soon
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