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Spencer Schwellenbach injury update could impact Braves’ trade deadline plans
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is currently recovering from an elbow injury . While the Braves have performed well despite his injury absence, Atlanta would obviously love for the starter to join the rotation this season. However, manager Walt Weiss reportedly said Schwellenbach is not close to returning at the moment, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
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"Walt Weiss again said that Schwellenbach is still a long way from possibly returning this year," Bowman reported.
The Braves could look to be more aggressive at the trade deadline with Schwellenbach still a long way from pitching this season. Of course, almost every contender around MLB will be linked to Tarik Skubal , but Atlanta could look at a number of different starting pitching trade candidates.
Chris Sale is the ace while pitchers such as Spencer Strider , Bryce Elder , Martin Perez and Grant Holmes have all made impacts. With that being said, trading for another starter may be something the team considers. Pitching depth is never a bad thing to have.
If Schwellenbach was close to returning, the Braves wouldn't have to consider the idea as strongly. Given the current situation, though, making a trade could be the best move.
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Atlanta has an 8.5 game lead over the second place Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East at the moment. Their comfortable lead in the NL East is not the primary concern, though. Finding a way to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in a potential postseason series is what the Braves need to be preparing for.
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