Spencer Schwellenbach's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Atlanta Braves are saying that right-handed rookie Spencer Schwellenbach will have his next turn in the starting rotation skipped, but not because he's hurt. Schwellenbach's next turn through the rotation was scheduled to come up on Sunday at Coors Field against the hosting Rockies. The Braves are likely just managing the 24-year-old's workload in his first big-league season. The former second-rounder in 2021 out of Nebraska-Lincoln is already 40 innings beyond what he was at in all of last season. Through his first 11 big-league starts in 2024, he's gone 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA (3.46 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP and a 70:10 K:BB in 64 2/3 innings pitched. Schwellenbach will dodge a start at hitter-friendly Coors Field and should instead get another juicy matchup against the Los Angeles Angels next weekend.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 10 batters in seven innings and picked up the win in the Braves' 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday. This now marks Schwellenbach's second straight start with double-digit strikeouts and his third start in his last four games of seven innings pitched. The Braves' rookie has really started to turn a corner, something the Braves needed with injuries to key starters in their rotation. With a 4.04 ERA and a 3.28 xERA, the 24-year-old is due for more positive regression. Fantasy managers that happen to see Schwellenbach on their waiver wire should snatch him up immediately. He'll get another chance to continue his hot streak on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach was dominant on Saturday afternoon, striking out 11 batters in seven innings of shutout ball in the Braves' 4-0 win over the New York Mets. Schwellenbach allowed just two hits and picked up the win, improving his record to 4-5 while decreasing his ERA to 4.06 on the season. The 24-year-old has started to turn a corner for the Braves, giving them four straight starts of at least six innings pitched. While still spotty during his tenure, he's been due for positive regression as his 3.73 xERA coming into Saturday shows more room for improvement. Fantasy managers looking for a sneaky arm to add may want to look in Schwellenbach's direction. He gets a tasty matchup in his next scheduled start on Thursday when the Braves host the Miami Marlins.