Spencer Schwellenbach allowed three earned runs across five innings in a loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. He struck out five and walked one.

Braves selected the contract of RHP Spencer Schwellenbach from Double-A Mississippi.

Robert Murray of FanSided reports that Atlanta is calling up right-handed pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach to start Wednesday against the Nationals.

Phillies RHP/INF Spencer Schwellenbach is headed for Tommy John surgery.