AJ Smith-Shawver
Atlanta Braves
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NL Rookie of the Year
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LINE MOVEMENT
Moving to Triple-A
PAtlanta Braves  AAA
April 13, 2025
Atlanta optioned Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Though Atlanta won't welcome Spencer Strider (elbow) back from the 15-day injured list until next week, Smith-Shawver will head to the minors now, with the team electing to proceed with Bryce Elder as its No. 5 starter. Smith-Shawver went 0-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 1.98 WHIP while issuing eight walks and striking out 17 over 13.2 innings, but an elevated .447 BABIP and 16.7 HR/FB% suggest that he likely would have been due for some positive regression. The 22-year-old could be back in the majors quickly if Elder struggles, or if another rotation spot opens up due to injury.