AJ Smith-Shawver - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Throwing bullpen sessions Manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Smith-Shawver (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions, and the next step in his rehab is to face live hitters, Grant McAuley of the Marietta...

Impact There hasn't been much info on Smith-Shawver's progress from Tommy John surgery, but Weiss said the right-hander has been throwing high-intensity bullpens, and it sounds like he's close to facing hitters. Once Smith-Shawver gets in some live batting practice, he'll likely then head out on an extended rehab assignment before having a chance to rejoin Atlanta's rotation later this summer.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Smith-Shawver's girlfriend Josie Canseco turns up glamor in Altar'd State photoshoot, captivates the Braves star Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2021, AJ Smith-Shawver was handed his big league debut two years later.

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL Atlanta placed Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact The right-hander is working through his rehab program after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of last year, so his move to the 60-day IL early this season was an eventuality. Smith-Shawver could rejoin Atlanta during the second half of 2026 if he can avoid any setbacks.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season on 15-day IL Atlanta placed Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Smith-Shawver is still on the mend from the Tommy John surgery he underwent June 9 of last year and isn't expected to be ready to pitch for Atlanta until late in the 2026 season, if at all. Atlanta will eventually move him to the 60-day IL when it needs to open up another spot on the 40-man roster.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Smith-Shawver's girlfriend Josie Canseco turns up glamor in Altar'd State photoshoot Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2021, AJ Smith-Shawver was handed his major league debut in June 2023.

MARCH 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Jose Canseco's daughter Josie gushes over boyfriend AJ Smith-Shawver's accomplishment in celebrity poker Jose Canseco, his daughter Josie, and her boyfriend AJ Smith-Shawver participated in the recently concluded CPT's Invitational VIII, a poker...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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