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Braves Pitching Crisis Deepens | Atlanta Braves News
Braves’ pitching future just took a major hit as two key arms, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach, both 24, are sidelined for the season after elbow surgeries—Waldrep’s is Tommy John, a brutal setback. Waldrep, slated to anchor the rotation, had already pitched 15 games with a 6-3 record and 4.99 ERA despite a prior procedure. Schwellenbach, who made three appearances and one start in Triple-A, now faces rehab. The team’s hopes for young building blocks are dashed, underscoring baseball’s relentless physical toll—even with modern medicine, pitchers remain vulnerable. Focus now shifts…
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