Spencer Schwellenbach's contract selected by the Atlanta Braves from Mississippi 

PEARL, MS (May 29, 2024) — The Atlanta Braves today selected RHP Spencer Schwellenbach to the major league roster after optioning RHP Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. Schwellenbach is 4-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 45 innings across eight starts this season -- six at High-A Rome and two for the M-Braves. Schwellenbach is scheduled to make his major league debut on Wednesday night against the Nationals at Truist Park.

Schwellenbach, 23, made his second Double-A start on May 22 at Chattanooga and earned his second-straight win, striking out eight and walking none, ceding two hits over 7.0 shutout innings. The Atlanta Braves No. 3 overall prospect was promoted to Mississippi on May 14 from High-A Rome. Over his first two starts, the second-round pick in 2021 out of Nebraska is 2-0 and hasn’t allowed a run over 13.0 innings, striking out 17 and walking just two. He made his Mississippi debut in game two of the May 15 doubleheader against Biloxi, striking out a career-high nine over 6.0 shutout innings on three hits, issuing just one walk.

Schwellenbach becomes the second M-Braves alum to make their major league debut this season, joining Tyler Ferguson, who debuted for Oakland on May 7. The right-hander is the 171st Mississippi player to make their major league debut and the 24th to be promoted directly from Double-A. Michael Harris II and Vaughn Grisson were promoted from Mississippi to Atlanta in 2022. Max Fried was the last pitcher to be promoted from the M-Braves roster in 2019.

The M-Braves continue their series with Montgomery tonight at Trustmark Park. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm.

Wednesday's Promotions:
First Responders Day: First responders with valid ID will receive free field or general admission tickets at the Trustmark Park Box Office, presented by AMR!
Web Wednesday: Half-price tickets (online only) for Club, Diamond, and Field Level Tickets!
Happy Hour: Each Wednesday night game, ½ price select mixed drinks in the Farm Bureau Grill from gates open until 7.

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