SPENCER SCHWELLENBACH NEWS

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OCTOBER 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Excluded from wild-card roster Schwellenbach is not on Atlanta's roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.

Impact It's not a surprise after Schwellenbach threw 94 pitches over seven innings in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets. If Atlanta advances to the NLDS, Schwellenbach will undoubtedly be part of the rotation for that series.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort wasted Monday Schwellenbach came away with a no-decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out five without...

Impact The rookie right-hander was sharp once again, firing 68 of 94 pitches for strikes in his 12th quality start of the season and leaving the mound in line for a playoff-clinching victory. Atlanta's bullpen unraveled however, coughing up eight runs in the final two frames to cost Schwellenbach his ninth win. He wraps up an impressive first regular season in the majors with a 3.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 127:23 K:BB through 123.2 innings, but Atlanta -- which won the nightcap to get into the postseason -- will likely need to advance past the Wild Card Round for Schwellenbach to pitch again in 2024.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Game 1 of doubleheader Schwellenbach will start Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwellenbach will get another start prior to the end of the regular season as Atlanta will be forced to play a doubleheader with New York on Monday. The team needs to win one of the two games to clinch a spot in the Wild Card round Tuesday. The right-hander has recorded three straight quality starts, posting a 1.89 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over 19 innings in those outings.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in eighth win Schwellenbach (8-7) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out four.

Impact The rookie right-hander took a shutout into the seventh inning before serving up a solo shot to Mark Vientos, and he left the mound after 87 pitches (62 strikes). Schwellenbach has been huge for Atlanta down the stretch as the team tries to earn a playoff berth -- he's given up three runs or less in 11 straight outings, posting a 2.59 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 73:13 K:BB through 66 innings over that stretch, and Tuesday's quality start was his third straight and his 11th of the year. He's scheduled to work the final game of the regular season at home Sunday against the Royals, with a potential wild-card spot on the line.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series

Michael Harris II had three more hits, including a solo home run and an RBI double, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shut down the New York Mets again as the Atlanta Braves cruised...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snares seventh win Schwellenbach (7-7) picked up the win Wednesday against Cincinnati, allowing one run on five hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Schwellenbach nabbed his second straight quality start and pushed his streak of starts allowing three or fewer earned runs to 10. During that stretch, the 24-year-old has a 2.75 ERA and a 69:12 K:BB across 59 innings. Schwellenbach is tentatively scheduled to face the Mets next week in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in victory Schwellenbach (6-7) earned the win Friday against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Impact The 24-year-old rookie fared well against the star-studded Dodgers to pick up his first win since Aug. 22 versus Philadelphia. With this 92-pitch showing, Schwellenbach collected his ninth quality start of the season, as he's now made nine consecutive starts without allowing more than three runs. Over that stretch, the Atlanta right-hander has been a fantasy stalwart, pitching to a 2.89 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 64:10 K:BB across 53 innings. He is scheduled to make his next start at Cincinnati next week.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Schwellenbach stifles Shohei Ohtani, Braves beat Dodgers 6-2

Spencer Schwellenbach kept Shohei Ohtani in the park and off the bases, while Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler went deep for the Atlanta Braves in a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dod...

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Allows two homers in loss Schwellenbach (5-7) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing six runs (three earned) on 10 hits over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Schwellenbach went 1-2-3 through the opening frame before surrendering a leadoff homer to Spencer Horwitz to open the second. Horwitz would continue to be a thorn in the right-hander's side throughout the contest, launching a second leadoff shot in the fourth to kick off a three-run inning for Toronto while also tagging Schwellenbach for an RBI double in the fifth. The 24-year-old would still make it through five frames for the 15th time in 17 starts this season, though not before giving up a season-high 10 hits. It also marked the fourth time on the campaign that Schwellenbach coughed two or more home runs in an outing and he's now given up multiple runs in six of his last seven starts.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in no-decision Schwellenbach allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia on Sunday.

Impact Schwellenbach came up an out short of a quality start, though he started to falter in the sixth inning, allowing three straight two-out hits that culminated in a two-run double from Nick Castellanos that tied the game at 2-2. Dylan Lee was able to strike out Bryson Stott, leaving Schwellenbach to take his second no-decision in a row. The rookie right-hander is now at a 3.69 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 104:19 K:BB through 92.2 innings over 16 starts in the majors. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eight Ks in no-decision Schwellenbach came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning win over the Twins, giving up five hits and three walks over 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Atlanta spotted the rookie right-hander a 4-0 lead, but Schwellenbach wasn't efficient enough to take advantage as he needed 106 pitches (67 strikes) to record 14 outs. The bullpen then let Minnesota back into the game late in the later innings. Schwellenbach has allowed three runs or less in all five of his August trips to the mound, posting a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and dazzling 42:8 K:BB through 29.1 innings on the month. He faces a tough test in his next start, which lines up to come on the road this weekend in Philadelphia.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in win Schwellenbach (5-6) picked up the win over the Phillies on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Schwellenbach allowed two of the first three batters to reach in the opening frame, ultimately resulting in a run coming home for Philadelphia. However, the right-hander proceeded to go 1-2-3 through each of the next five innings, striking out eight batters over that stretch before surrendering another run in the seventh. Schwellenbach induced 20 whiffs in the contest and has now recorded at least seven strikeouts in six consecutive starts. It also marked the first win this month for the 24-year-old, though he's now given up three or fewer runs in five straight outings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row, Braves beat Phillies 3-2

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 hitters in a row and the Atlanta Braves take two of three in their series with NL East-leading Philadelphia, beating the Phillies 3-2

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls to Angels Schwellenbach (4-6) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over five-plus innings to take the loss Friday versus the Angels.

Impact Schwellenbach cruised through the Angels' order the first time around, but he gave up a two-run home run to Logan O'Hoppe in the fourth inning. He then walked the first two batters in the sixth, and Pierce Johnson allowed one of them to score, leaving Schwellenbach with his first loss since July 21. This was the first time in four outings he didn't get a quality start. The rookie right-hander is now at a 4.04 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 85:14 K:BB over 75.2 innings through 13 starts this season. There was talk earlier in the month of managing Schwellenbach's workload, so consider him tentatively projected to pitch at home versus the Phillies next week.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start at Colorado Schwellenbach allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Sunday.

Impact Schwellenbach was initially expected to be skipped for this start, but Atlanta changed plans to keep him on turn this time. He rewarded that faith with his fifth quality start in his last six outings, but Atlanta's bullpen imploded in the eighth inning to cost him the win. Schwellenbach is now at a 3.95 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 77:12 K:BB through 70.2 innings over 12 starts in the majors. The 24-year-old is at a total of 115.2 innings across all levels this year after throwing just 65 innings in 2023, so it's still possible his workload gets trimmed back at some point. Consider him penciled in to make his next start on the road versus the Angels.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday after all Schwellenbach will start Sunday in Colorado, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Atlanta had announced previously that it would skip Schwellenbach's next turn in the rotation as a means to reduce his workload. However, they've reversed course and will give the ball to the rookie Sunday after all. It's still possible Schwellenbach will be skipped and/or pushed back at a later date since he's already far exceeded his 2023 workload, but it won't happen just yet.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Next turn being skipped Atlanta will skip Schwellenbach's next turn in the rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Presumably it's being done as a means to manage his workload, as the rookie right-hander is already more than 40 innings past last season's workload. Schwellenbach's next turn would have been Sunday in Colorado and Atlanta has not yet listed a probable pitcher for that time. The 24-year-old should make his next start the following weekend against the Angels.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double-digit Ks again Schwellenbach did not factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 win versus Miami, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks over seven innings. He struck out 10.

Impact After punching out a career-high 11 in his last start, the Atlanta rookie generated an impressive 17 whiffs en route to his 10 punchouts in this 94-pitch outing. After allowing a two-run homer to Jonah Bride in the first inning, the only other blemish on Schwellenbach's performance was a 416-foot solo shot given up to Jake Burger in the third. The right-hander has been impressive post-All-Star break, firing 20 innings with a 3.15 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 29:0 K:BB. Schwellenbach is currently slated to face the Brewers at home in his next start.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Braves turn to Spencer Schwellenbach to keep run going The Atlanta Braves will turn to rookie Spencer Schwellenbach to continue their hot streak on Friday when they face the visiting Miami Marlin...

AUGUST 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fans career-high 11 Schwellenbach (4-5) picked up the win Saturday, scattering two hits over seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out 11 without walking a batter.

Impact The rookie right-hander was simply dominant, setting a new career high in Ks and becoming just the fifth pitcher in franchise history to have a double-digit strikeout game in the first 10 appearances of their career. Schwellenbach is emerging as an ace for Atlanta -- in four July outings, he's posted a stunning 2.08 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 28:1 K:BB over 26 innings, not bad for someone who didn't even begin pitching until his final season of college ball in 2021. He lines up to make his next start at home next week against a Marlins team that has already shipped out Jazz Chisholm and could be further depleted by the trade deadline.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fans career-high 11 Schwellenbach (4-5) picked up the win Saturday, scattering two hits over seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Mets. He struck out 11 without walking a batter.

Impact The rookie right-hander was simply dominant, setting a new career high in Ks and becoming just the fifth pitcher in franchise history to have a double-digit strikeout game in the first 10 appearances of their career. Schwellenbach is emerging as an ace for Atlanta -- in four July outings, he's posted a stunning 2.08 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 28:1 K:BB over 26 innings, not bad for someone who didn't even begin pitching until his final season of college ball in 2021. He lines up to make his next start at home next week against a Marlins team that has already shipped out Jazz Chisholm and could be further depleted by the trade deadline.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Schwellenbach pitches Braves past Mets Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach had the best start of his career Saturday afternoon, as the right-hander gave up two hits and struck out 11 ove...

JULY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Photos: Spencer Schwellenbach leads Braves over Mets Photos from the Braves at Mets game on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The Braves won 4-0.

JULY 27 • AJC.COM