​ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning at Truist Park on June 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Truist Park on June 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 08: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on May 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyThe Atlanta Braves are gearing up for a three-game set with the New York Mets this week. Atlanta dropped its last series against the Yankees, but still holds a comfortable lead in the NL East.Perhaps the biggest surprise about the Braves this season has been their starting rotation, especially without starters like Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach for the majority of the season.Well, on Monday, a Spencer Schwellenbach update dropped during the Mets series, and it’s not exactly very encouraging.More MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Robert Suarez Update Before Mets SeriesWhat is the Latest on Spencer Schwellenbach?GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 28: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Truist Park on June 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)Braves reporter Mark Bowman had this to say about Spencer Schwellenbach’s throwing progression:“Spencer Schwellenbach began his throwing program in June and he is still here in Atlanta today. He still hasn’t faced live hitters. So, the probability of him making a start during the regular season is fading. The Braves won’t decide whether it’s best to use him as a starter or reliever until he begins a rehab assignment that won’t occur unless he makes progress over the next couple weeks”He has been dealing with bone spurs in his elbow.Schwellenbach has not pitched in 2026, and it sounds like he won’t unless it’s in October, but like Bowman notes, he would need a rehab stint.Bowman also added quick notes about Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep. He noted that both have started a throwing progression, but similar to Schwellenbach, manager Walt Weiss doesn’t know if either will pitch again this season.More MLB on Heavy: Chicago Cubs Quietly Release 31-Year-Old Pitcher From OrganizationSpencer Schwellenbach with the Atlanta BravesGettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 08: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park on May 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Spencer Schwellenbach has not pitched for the Atlanta Braves in over a calendar year.Across parts of two seasons with the Braves, he