Spencer Schwellenbach throwing, progressing in injury rehab
Spencer Schwellenbach, an injured pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is making progress in his rehabilitation. He has started throwing from 60 feet on flat ground and hopes to advance to throwing off the mound soon. However, there is no set timeline for his return to the big leagues, with a potential return speculated for August or September if all goes well.
- ▪Spencer Schwellenbach has begun throwing from 60 feet every other day as part of his rehab.
- ▪He hopes to progress to throwing off the mound after a two-week period at 75 feet.
- ▪There is currently no timeline for his return to big league action, according to Braves manager Walt Weiss.
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