AJ SMITH-SHAWVER #32 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
3-2  W-L  •
1.42  WHIP  •
3.86  ERA 
#32 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
3-2 W-L
1.42 WHIP
3.86 ERA
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Hit by comebacker, exits game Smith-Shawver was removed from his start in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against Philadelphia after getting hit on the ankle by a comebacker, Justin Toscano of The Atl...
Impact A 96-mph line drive off the bat of Bryson Stott connected with Smith-Shawver's foot/ankle during the third inning. The 22-year-old righty attempted to remain in the game after getting hit but faced just one additional batter before manager Brian Snitker pulled the plug on him. Atlanta will presumably take a look at the young starter to make sure he didn't suffer any structural damage, and the team should offer an update on his status relatively soon.
MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and Braves set for doubleheader after rainout. Harper gets extra day off after being hit

The second game of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves was postponed because of rain and was rescheduled for Thursday as part of a day-night do...
MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Atlanta-Philadelphia postponed Smith-Shawver and Atlanta will not play the Phillies on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to rain, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith-Shawver will have a second consecutive start postponed, with his May 21 start getting pushed back a day due to rain in Washington. Wednesday's game will be made up Thursday, as Atlanta and Philadelphia will play a split doubleheader. Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Smith-Shawver will pitch in Game 1.
MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Braves on 4-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves
MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Bad outing versus Nationals Smith-Shawver allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over three-plus innings in a no-decision versus Washington on Thursday.
Impact Smith-Shawver's start was pushed back a day after Wednesday's rainout, and he didn't pitch well. The right-hander endured his worst start of the season, with the second and fourth innings being particularly troublesome. One silver lining was that he didn't allow a home run, but this start was discouraging after he'd allowed just two runs (one earned) across his first 19.2 innings in May. He's now at a 3.67 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 41:20 K:BB through 41.2 innings over eight starts this season. Smith-Shawver's next outing is projected to be at Philadelphia, which is a tough matchup but one that will allow fantasy managers to see if he can bounce back effectively.
MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th lifts Nationals to 8-7 win over Braves

Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Braves 8-7 for their fifth straight victory
MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals bring 1-0 series lead over Braves into game 2

The Washington Nationals lead 1-0 in a two-game series with the Atlanta Braves
MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves, Nats rained out; split doubleheader set for Sept. 16

The Atlanta Braves’ game Wednesday at the Washington Nationals was rained out and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 16 as the middle two games of a four-game...
MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Atlanta-Washington postponed Smith-Shawver and Atlanta won't play the Nationals on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to rain in Washington.
Impact The two teams will make up the postponed game Sept. 16 as part of a doubleheader. Atlanta hasn't announced how the postponement will affect its pitching plans, but Smith-Shawver could be pushed back a day to start Thursday's series finale in Washington.
MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Dylan Crews hits tiebreaking HR before leaving game as Nationals top Braves 5-3

Rookie Dylan Crews hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning before leaving the game in the sixth as the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3
MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Throws six strong innings Smith-Shawver (3-2) picked up the win Thursday against the Nationals, allowing one unearned run on two hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out six.
Impact The only damage against Smith-Shawver came in the sixth inning, when a two-out fielding error by Austin Riley allowed CJ Abrams to score from second base. It was another excellent start from the 22-year-old, who's allowed just one earned run in his last 19.2 innings. On the year, Smith-Shawver has a 2.33 ERA and a 4-:17 K:BB across 38.2 innings. He's in line to make his next start Thursday for a road matchup against Washington.
MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring 2-1 series lead over Nationals into game 4

The Atlanta Braves lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Washington Nationals
MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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MAY 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
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Fans seven in no-decision Smith-Shawver came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Pirates, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Impact The 22-year-old righty fell one out short of his second straight quality start, getting the hook after 97 pitches (59 strikes) with Atlanta nursing a 2-1 lead, but the bullpen wasn't able to get him his third straight win. Smith-Shawver has been outstanding since rejoining the big-league rotation in late April, posting a 1.42 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB over 19 innings, but it's not yet clear what the team intends to do with him once Spencer Strider (hamstring) is ready to return. Smith-Shawver lines up to get at least one more turn in a home start against the Nationals next week.
MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves play in game 2 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Atlanta Braves, leading the series 1-0
MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates make Don Kelly a winner in his debut as manager in a 3-2 victory over the Braves

Bailey Falter allowed just two hits over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2
MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver takes no-hit bid into 8th inning against Reds

AJ Smith-Shawver was rolling right along when he realized his Atlanta Braves teammates were beginning to avoid him
MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Braves AJ Smith-Shawver Has Breakout Night With No-Hit Bid The Atlanta Braves top prospect starter journey has a prospect led to him having a career night that featured a deep bid for a no-hitter
MAY 6, 2025 • SI.COM
Fires eight one-hit frames in win Smith-Shawver (2-2) earned the win Monday against the Reds, allowing one hit and four walks over eight scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Impact After departing his April 29 outing due to taking a comebacker off his right elbow, Smith-Shawver showed no ill effects in this 99-pitch performance. The 22-year-old carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning until Santiago Espinal opened the frame with a single. Smith-Shawver now sports a 3.00 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 27 innings. He currently lines up to make his next start at Pittsburgh this weekend.
MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has no-hit bid vs Reds broken up in 8th inning

AJ Smith-Shawver’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Santiago Espinal led off the eighth inning with a clean single to center field, giving the Cincinnati Reds their first hit...
MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds rookie Tyler Callihan breaks his forearm trying for catch on inside-the-park homer

Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan broke his left forearm while attempting a sliding catch on a play that turned into an inside-the-park home run in a 4-0 loss to t...
MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Braves

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Atlanta Braves aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak
MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press
Good to go for Monday Smith-Shawver (elbow) will make his next scheduled start Monday against the Reds, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smith-Shawver took a line drive off his right elbow during his last start Tuesday and was pulled after throwing 59 pitches over 5.1 innings. He played catch Saturday without any issues and now has the green light to make another start Monday without any sort of delay. The 22-year-old righty has started four games in the big leagues this season and owns a 4.26 ERA across 19 innings.
MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays negative X-rays on Smith-Shawver's right arm/elbow came back negative Wednesday after he was struck by a line drive during his start Tuesday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.
Impact Smith-Shawver made it through 5.1 innings of two-run ball before his start was ended prematurely. He's due to pitch again Monday against the Reds and is expected to be ready to go by then, though Atlanta may push his next start back a few days if his soreness doesn't dissipate before then.
MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first win in shortened start Smith-Shawver (1-2) left Tuesday's start against the Rockies after being hit in the right arm by a line drive, Owen Perkins of MLB.com reports. He picked up the win after allowing...
Impact Smith-Shawver was in a rhythm before his night ended, pouring in 46 of his 59 pitches for strikes, and he gave up a season-low four hits and one walk. "It got the meaty part of my arm, so we'll see what happens [Wednesday]," Smith-Shawver said following the contest. "But for right now, I'm feeling pretty good." It sounds like there's a chance the right-hander's exit was precautionary, given Atlanta was leading 7-1 at the time of his departure. Smith-Shawver holds a 4.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB over 19 innings in 2025, and he can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. His next start tentatively lines up for next week at home versus the Reds.
APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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