Braves Go Six-Man Rotation With Smith-Shawver's Return
Atlanta adds AJ Smith-Shawver to the rotation for a Wednesday start against Minnesota, temporarily expanding to six starters.
The Braves are moving to a six-man rotation after calling up AJ Smith-Shawver, who will start Wednesday against the Twins. Smith-Shawver is returning from Tommy John surgery and posted a 1.66 ERA over five Triple-A starts. Manager Walt Weiss acknowledged the arrangement is not sustainable long-term due to bullpen depth concerns. Grant Holmes is considered the most likely starter to shift to the bullpen when Atlanta reverts to five men.
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Sale Skips Twins Start, Holmes Gets Thursday Ball
Atlanta shuffles its rotation so Grant Holmes faces Minnesota on Thursday while Chris Sale slides to Friday's series opener against Milwaukee.
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