US EditionWith Strider Returning Next Week, Braves Make Anticipated Roster Decision
- The Atlanta Braves will reinstate right-hander Spencer Strider to their starting rotation when they play at Washington next week.
- Strider’s return comes after a hamstring strain interrupted his recovery process, which began following a procedure involving an internal brace to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, completed on April 12, 2024.
- Since his April 29 recall, 22-year-old right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has excelled with a 3-2 record, a 2.33 ERA, and one earned run allowed over 19 2/3 innings.
- Manager Brian Snitker praised Smith-Shawver’s recent start with six strikeouts and said, “Those decisions are always tough” regarding rotation management.
- With Strider returning and Smith-Shawver stepping up, the Braves now have more starting pitchers than available rotation spots, creating uncertainty about how the team will adjust as players recover from injuries.
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With Strider returning next week, Braves make anticipated roster decision
ATLANTA — In a week or less, the Braves will welcome Spencer Strider back to their starting rotation. He will start Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in Washington, manager Brian Snitker said. The Braves have not decided on the exact day.
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Independent EspañolATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver allowed only two hits and no clean runs in six solid innings, Nick Allen pushed a score and the Atlanta Bravos beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday.
ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver allowed just two hits and no earned runs in six strong innings, Nick Allen drove in a run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday. The Braves took three of four games in the series, leaving the Nationals with eight losses in their last nine. Washington snapped a seven-game losing streak by rallying for a 5-4 victory Wednesday. Smith-Shawver (3-2) relied on his splitter to strike out si…
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