AJ Smith-Shawver injury: Braves rotation relying on depth as pitcher will miss rest of season with torn UCL

Matt Olson breaks silence on Braves’ frustrating inability to close games

Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves have not put their best foot forward this season. They came into the season with two key players, Ronald Acuna Jr.

Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver diagnosed with torn UCL, moved to 60-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves say rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. He will miss the rest of the season and likely the start of 2026. Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in…

AJ Smith-Shawver injury: Braves rotation relying on depth as pitcher will miss rest of season with torn UCL

The starting pitchers have kept the Braves afloat so far but can it last?

Braves lose rookie Smith-Shawver to torn UCL

Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will miss the remainder of this season and likely most of next due to a torn UCL in his pitching elbow.

Braves Rookie Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver Goes on 60-Day Injured List

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow and will miss the rest of the season and likely the start of 2026. Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener and said he felt a “pop.” The 22-year-old was initially placed on the 15-day injured list before being moved to the 60-day IL on Friday. “(His evaluation) showed a tear on his imaging,”…

Braves get bad news on pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver

May 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves got some bad news about pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver. Smith-Shawver exited his start in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday between his Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies with an injury. Teammate Spencer Strider notic…