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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 24
AJ Smith-Shawver has Grade 2 oblique strain 
The Braves will be without AJ Smith-Shawver for a significant amount of time. The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list Friday ahead of their series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 24
Braves place RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) on IL
The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a strained left oblique muscle. Atlanta recalled left-hander Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Friday night's series opener against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 24
Under the radar Braves prospect promoted to Gwinnett
The Braves arms on the farm have been nothing short of dominant early in the season, much like the big-league club. Fans got their first glimpse of top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver yesterday afternoon, who tossed 4.1 scoreless innings against the Cubs.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 24
AJ Smith-Shawver shines, another homer for Sean Murphy
After a brief onslaught on Wednesday night from the Braves offense, they were back to their dormant ways on Thursday afternoon, mustering only three runs.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 24
AJ Smith-Shawver sharp in season debut, Pittsburgh pitching probables, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves shutout the Chicago Cubs on Thursday with a 3-0 final. It was Smith-Shawver’s first big league start of the season, and he came up huge to contribute to the Braves’ series win.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23
AJ Smith-Shawver and bullpen sharp, Jarred Kelenic goes deep as Braves defeat Cubs
The pitching for the Braves was once again sharp as they defeated the Cubs to take the series. The Atlanta Braves took on the Chicago Cubs this afternoon after winning 9-2 on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23
Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/23
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Chicago Cubs today as they are looking for a series win coming a week after already picking up a series win against the Cubs.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 23
Braves most MLB ready prospect could be a surprise
The Braves’ top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver returns to the major-league squad tonight to face the Cubs. It will be the first time he’s pitched for Atlanta since Game 3 of last year’s NLDS.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23
Braves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, option Daysbel Hernandez to Gwinnett
AJ Smith-Shawver will make his season debut in Thursday’s matchup in Chicago The Atlanta Braves recalled AJ Smith-Shawver in advance of Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 23
Top Braves prospect to make his 2024 debut
Following last night’s game, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Justin Toscano reported that Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver will toe the rubber against the Cubs on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 23
Braves' A.J. Smith-Shawver expected to make season debut vs. Cubs
Atlanta is expected to recall top rookie pitching prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver to start the rubber game of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23
Max Fried dominates, AJ Smith-Shawver starting Thursday and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday AJ Smith-Shawver is being called up to make his first major league start of the season on Thursday. I have some concerns about this for AJ, as I talked about in a quickpost (a new feature of ours if you missed it).
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 22
AJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday’s game in Chicago
AJ Smith-Shawver will make his season debut in Thursday’s game against the Cubs The Atlanta Braves got a much-needed win Wednesday night at Wrigley Field and will be looking to secure a series win Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 14
Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Smith-Shawver’s two starts and EJ Exposito’s hot streak
News, notes, and a preview of the upcoming week of Braves minor league baseball As part of our efforts to expand the minor league content we provide at
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 9
Big week for the Braves top three prospects
When it comes to the Braves prospects, they have a clear top three and then a pretty significant dropoff. All the talk coming into the season surrounded AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep.
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / May 2
Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon
The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 13
Why Braves should be able to take starting pitcher's major injury update in stride
Losing an ace such as Spencer Strider this early in the season would be a devastating blow for most teams. But most teams aren't the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11
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
Rising stars for the Atlanta Braves
Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Braves in 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 22
What are realistic expectations for AJ Smith-Shawver in 2024?
Atlanta Braves fans have been clamoring for the team to acquire a starting pitcher via free agency, one that can take the ball in the postseason. But what if that pitcher's already on the roster? The team's top prospect, righty AJ Smith-Shawver, could be the 5th starter coming out of spring training.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 22
MLB.com names AJ Smith-Shawver as a leading 2024 Rookie of the Year candidate
Atlanta Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, a right-handed pitcher, has been named as Atlanta's leading Rookie of the Year candidate for 2024 and a player
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 29
Report: AJ Smith-Shawver is "all but untouchable" via trade
Confirming what we all pretty much knew, beat writer David O'Brien of The Athletic reported ($) late on Friday that prospect pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
MLB best bets, strikeout props for 9/28: It ain't over for these unders
A 2-1 mark in strikeout props Wednesday night helped us claw back to 4-5 on the week. We've still got two days to scratch out a profit for the final week, so YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three best K-props for Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 9
Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver set to face Nats in first start
Three months ago, 20-year-old right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was on the roster for the Class-A Rome Braves. On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves rookie will continue his meteoric rise through the organization when he makes his first major league start, facing the visiting Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series.
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