The Atlanta Braves are facing a significant crisis in their pitching rotation as rookie Spencer Schwellenbach has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured right elbow. This injury is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Braves, who have already seen former Cy Young winner Chris Sale, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Reynaldo López sidelined. With the majority of their starting rotation now unavailable, the Braves are scrambling to find reliable options.

Schwellenbach's injury leaves the team without another promising young talent, while Chris Sale is out until at least mid-August after fracturing a rib. Meanwhile, AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to miss significant time following Tommy John surgery. The Braves have called up Didier Fuentes, who has struggled in his brief time with the major league club, making the need for impactful pitching options even more urgent.