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Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series

The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets aim to end 5-game losing streak, take on the Braves

The New York Mets head into the matchup against the Atlanta Braves after losing five games in a row

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets take 3-game road win streak into game against the Braves

The New York Mets hit the road against the Atlanta Braves aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves try to sweep 3-game series over the Rockies

The Atlanta Braves will try to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Colorado Rockies

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves face the Rockies leading series 1-0

The Atlanta Braves face the Colorado Rockies, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies visit the Braves on 3-game road win streak

The Colorado Rockies visit the Atlanta Braves trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves play the Brewers leading series 1-0

The Atlanta Braves take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Atlanta announced Monday that Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Impact This was the expected outcome after Smith-Shawver was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow, which he suffered May 29. Smith-Shawver was placed on the 60-day injured list the following day and is looking at a lengthy rehab. Prior to his injury, Smith-Shawver (3-2) made nine starts for Atlanta this season, registering a 3.86 ERA and 42:21 K:BB across 44.1 innings of work. Grant Holmes and Bryce Elder round out Atlanta's rotation behind Chris Sale, Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach. Fellow starter Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) remains on the 60-day IL.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Atlanta announced Monday that Smith-Shawver (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take road losing streak into matchup with the Brewers

The Atlanta Braves will try to end their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers

JUNE 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants look to keep home win streak alive, host the Braves

The San Francisco Giants, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves aim to break 5-game slide, play the Giants

The Atlanta Braves enter the matchup against the San Francisco Giants after losing five in a row

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves visit the Giants to begin 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves enter matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak

The Atlanta Braves will try to end a three-game skid when they play the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Braves leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks try to break road losing streak, face the Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to the Atlanta Braves looking to break a five-game road skid

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Expecting surgery later in week Smith-Shawver is meeting with orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister on Thursday and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery later in the week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith-Shawver has officially been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow, though the team is still awaiting confirmation that he'll require Tommy John surgery. Once he meets with Dr. Meister, the right-hander will presumably go under the knife shortly after in an effort to begin his rehab as quickly as possible for a potential return during the second half of the 2026 campaign.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves and Red Sox play to decide series winner

The Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox meet the Braves with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Red Sox bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with torn UCL Smith-Shawver was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow Friday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith-Shawver landed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a right elbow strain, but he was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday, indicating that the injury was a severe one. Further tests have confirmed that is indeed the case, and while the team will undergo further tests and consultations to determine the next course of action, an internal brace procedure or Tommy John surgery are the two likely options. Smith-Shawver will finish the season with a 3-2 record (nine starts) with a 3.86 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB across 44.1 innings.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact The right-hander landed on the 15-day IL after suffering an elbow strain during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies, and his quick move to the 60-day IL is an indication it isn't a minor issue. The severity of the strain isn't yet known, but Smith-Shawver will be sidelined for at least the next two months.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox look to end skid in matchup with the Braves

The Boston Red Sox come into the matchup against the Atlanta Braves after losing five in a row

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn't look good

Atlanta rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver left a 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener with a strained right elbow, appearing to say “pop” toward manage...

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with elbow injury Smith-Shawver was pulled from Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies due to an elbow injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact It initially seemed like Smith-Shawver was dealing with a foot/ankle injury after getting hit by a comebacker in the third inning, but the 22-year-old said he felt a pop in his elbow during the game, which could potentially signal a much more serious issue. Manager Brian Snitker said that the right-hander will travel back to Atlanta to undergo imaging but added that "it doesn't look good." Smith-Shawver has been a key contributor for Atlanta's rotation this year, but recent struggles have elevated his ERA to 3.86 to go with a 1.42 WHIP through 44.1 innings this year.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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