Injuries continue to plague the Atlanta Braves time and time again, but it's a reflection of the entire league, not just them ...

Smith-Shawver’s injury occurred during Game 1 of the doubleheader in Philadelphia. After being struck on the leg by a 96.6 mph line drive off the bat of Bryson Stott, he remained in the game but ...

Smith-Shawver is a promising young pitcher who had gotten off to a good start this season before he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in May. The 22-year-old had Tommy John surgery ...

Atlanta Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver pitches during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Smith-Shawver, 22, went 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in nine starts this season. He struck out 42 batters in 44 1/3 innings. "He's got a nice career ahead of him," Snitker said. "This is just a little setback.

It’s been a tough season all around in Atlanta. The club has lost four of its top five starters (Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez, Spencer Schwellenbach, and AJ Smith-Shawver) to the injured list so ...