What happened: Yahoo MLB reported that Spencer Schwellenbach still “has a long way to go” in his recovery timeline. Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed Friday that the Atlanta Braves pitcher remains short of a return nearly a calendar year after his last game action.

Why it matters: The update keeps Atlanta without a pitcher who remains part of its 2026 plans but has no firm return date. The Braves are 7-4 after Friday’s 7-2 loss, so any delay stretches their pitching depth during the regular season.

What to watch: Watch for the Braves to outline when Schwellenbach can progress from throwing work to game activity. Any rehab assignment would be the clearest sign his return window is narrowing.