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Braves Make 'Expected' Move as Team Goes For Fourth Straight Series Win

Right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is officially back on the Atlanta Braves roster. The team announced recalling Smith-Shawver on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the night matchup versus the Colorado Rockies.

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Braves Keep Receiving Second-Guesses on Recent Pitching Staff Move

Braves Country will undoubtably see right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver in the Major Leagues again this season. The Atlanta Braves demoted the 22-year-old to Triple-A Gwinnett last Sunday, the morning after his most recent start.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Braves fans upset with eye-opening roster decision

The Atlanta Braves’ rollercoaster of a start to the 2025 season has taken another confusing turn, as the club made a head-scratching roster decision that has fans venting online.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/13/25

The Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday to improve their record to 4-10. The Braves sit in last place currently in the NL East. They are five games back of the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 13

Braves send RHP AJ Smith-Shawver down to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Smith-Shawver, 22, is off to an 0-2 start with a 4.61 ERA through three turns in the Atlanta rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 13

Braves make surprising roster move after Saturday’s win

The start to Saturday’s game felt all too familiar for the Braves. The Rays found early success against AJ Smith-Shawver, while Atlanta continued to struggle getting guys in from scoring position.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 12

Braves look to even the series against Rays

If the Braves play a complete game, they can play with anybody. Will today be one of those days? Following a tough Friday that saw them begin it with a walk-off straight onto a plane Atlanta and end it with a loss in Tampa, the Atlanta Braves are now attempting to bounce back in the middle game of this three-game series with the Rays.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 5

Braves’ offense no-shows in 4-0 loss to Miami

AJ Smith-Shawver pitched a fine outing, but the offense simply did not do enough to win this game, as scoring runs continues to be a struggle for this team.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Braves Dominate Marlins Again as Smith-Shawver Takes Mound in Saturday Night Matchup

The Atlanta Braves return to action tonight at Truist Park for Game 2 of a three-game weekend set against the Miami Marlins, and they’re aiming to continue a run of dominance that stretches nearly a decade.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 5

Nick Allen starts again, as Drake Baldwin catches AJ Smith-Shawver

Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position. Nick Allen continues to get run at shortstop for the Atlanta Braves, as he appears to be real competition for Orlando Arcia at the position.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / March 31

How A.J. Smith-Shawver Broke Camp as the Braves’ Fifth Starter

The Atlanta Braves entered spring training with a three-man battle for the final two spots in their starting rotation. When the Braves struck a deal with the Los Angeles Angels to send Ian Anderson in exchange for José Suarez, it signaled that both Grant Holmes and A.J.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 30

Game 4: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for March 30, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: ESPN Listen: 97.3 The Fan Projected starters: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Nick Pivetta Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 30

AJ Smith-Shawver Looks for Redemption vs Padres After Tough Wild Card Start

Atlanta's highly touted right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver is set to take the mound today for his first start of the 2025 season, marking just the seventh start of his major league career.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 25

Braves set starting rotation for opening portion of 2025 season

The Braves have set their first four starters for the four-game Opening Series in San Diego — including AJ Smith-Shawver returning to Petco Park 48 hours from now, the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres will be engaging in baseball battle to start their seasons on Opening Day.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 25

What is the Braves plan with AJ Smith-Shawver?

With the Braves’ decision to trade Ian Anderson to the Angels, AJ Smith-Shawver has officially won the battle for the final spot in the rotation, and his 2025 campaign could go in a multitude of different directions.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 18

The case for AJ Smith-Shawver to make the Braves Opening Day roster

The Braves have several difficult decisions to make regarding their Opening Day roster over the next week, one of which includes the backend of the rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Braves’ surprise playoff starter who’s primed for breakout season

After the Atlanta Braves trusted him to start a playoff game last season, pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is expected to do big things in 2025. Smith-Shawver has had a productive spring training, adding more anticipation to his campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 17

AJ Smith-Shawver flashed something special on Saturday

Regarding the Braves rotation battle, most have conceded that Ian Anderson will start the season on the Opening Day roster as the fifth starter. Mostly because he’s out of options and can’t be sent to Gwinnett, but AJ Smith-Shawver is giving the Braves something to think about with his performance on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Beat Writer Makes Bold Prediction For No. 3 Prospect

Saturday night arguably saw the best performance yet from Atlanta Braves’ No. 3 prospect AJ Smith-Shawver. The overall stat line doesn’t reveal such. He

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / March 3

Atlanta Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver Gets Early Hook But Returns to Salvage Solid Outing

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — AJ Smith-Shawver got the hook in the first inning Monday afternoon, but his day didn't end there. The Atlanta Braves right-hander gave up a single, a walk and an RBI single with two outs in the opening frame against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

Takeaways from Padres-Braves Game 1: King silences Atlanta

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The San Diego Padres cruised to a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday behind a dominant performance from starting pitcher Michael King.

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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / May 2

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11, 2024

Braves option top prospect to Triple-A

The Braves announce that they’ve optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024

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