The Atlanta Braves received a devastating blow on Wednesday afternoon, as they were forced to place Spencer Schwellenbach on the injured list with a fractured e

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the injured list on Wednesday because of a fractured right elbow. In a corresponding move, the Braves recalled lefty Austin Cox from Triple-A Gwinnett.

A former Nebraska baseball pitcher will be shut down until September in the Major Leagues. Spencer Schwellenbach was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.