The Atlanta Braves made it official Wednesday by selecting the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach. He will make his major league debut in Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals.
The #Braves today selected RHP Spencer Schwellenbach to the major league roster after optioning RHP Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 29, 2024
Schwellenbach was the Braves’ second round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. His professional debut was delayed to 2023 due to Tommy John surgery. He began the 2024 season at High A Rome where he made six starts while posting a 2.53 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 32 innings. That earned him a promotion to Double A Mississippi where he made two starts while throwing 13 scoreless innings. Schwellenbach was ranked as the Braves’ third best prospect in Battery Power’s preseason Top 30 list. With the move, Atlanta’s 40-man roster is now full.
Herget came over to the Braves from the Angels in exchange for cash on May 2. He appeared in two games while allowing two hits and a walk in three scoreless innings.
