US EditionBraves' Smith-Shawver Undergoes Tommy John Surgery and Kimbrel Elects Free Agency
- On June 9, 2025, the Atlanta Braves announced that rookie right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver had Tommy John surgery and is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season.
- On May 29, Smith-Shawver tore a ligament in his pitching elbow, resulting in his move to the 60-day injured list the next day.
- Before the injury, Smith-Shawver made nine starts with a 3-2 record, a 3.86 ERA, and a 42:21 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 44.1 innings pitched.
- Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery in Arlington, Texas, while the Braves also revealed that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel elected free agency after being designated for assignment.
- Smith-Shawver faces a long rehabilitation, impacting Atlanta's pitching depth, as Kimbrel aims to revive his career following a brief return to the Braves.
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Braves Lose Promising Rookie to Season-Ending Injury
The Atlanta Braves can’t catch a break.Rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery on Monday, ending what had been a promising 2025 season and adding yet another massive dent to Atlanta’s already thinning rotation. It’s the kind of loss that doesn’t just affect the now—it casts a shadow on the Braves’ plans deep into 2026 and maybe beyond.The procedure, performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, confirmed the worst…
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