Smith-Shawver Recalled as Braves Shift to 6-Man Rotation
Atlanta brings the young right-hander back up from Triple-A to add rotation depth on a temporary basis.
The Atlanta Braves have recalled pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A. The move is described as temporary, with the team transitioning to a six-man rotation. This adds depth to an Atlanta starting staff navigating a stretch of the schedule requiring extra arms. The roster adjustment signals potential workload management or injury-related caution among the existing starters.
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Braves Sign Catcher Chuckie Robinson to Minor League Deal, Joins Gwinnett
Atlanta reportedly signed depth catcher Chuckie Robinson to a minor league deal; he is in the Gwinnett lineup tonight as non-roster insurance behind Baldwin and Murphy.
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.
Braves Shuffle Rotation: Holmes Thursday, Sale Friday vs. Brewers
Atlanta adjusts its pitching schedule, slotting Grant Holmes in Thursday and pushing Chris Sale back one day to open the Brewers series.
Smith-Shawver Gets Braves Start vs. Twins; Sale Gets Extra Rest
Atlanta shifts its rotation for the Minnesota series finale, sending the recalled Smith-Shawver to the mound in place of Sale.
Braves DFA Tyler Kinley After Mid-Season Collapse
Atlanta designated the 35-year-old righty for assignment Tuesday, ending his time in the Braves bullpen amid a 6.39 ERA since July 3.
Braves Recall AJ Smith-Shawver, Designate Tyler Kinley for Assignment
Atlanta announced the roster moves Monday, bringing Smith-Shawver back to the active roster while Kinley's future with the club is now uncertain.