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Braves Right-Hander A.J. Smith-Shawver Hurts Elbow and Manager Brian Snitker Says Doesn’t Look Good

  • Atlanta Braves right-handed rookie pitcher A.J. Smith-Shawver left his May 29, 2025 start early against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia due to an apparent injury.
  • Smith-Shawver left the game after experiencing a popping sensation in his right elbow following a hard-hit ball off Bryson Stott that struck his right ankle; the Braves have yet to provide an official update.
  • Before this game, Smith-Shawver had a 3.86 ERA over nine starts and pitched 44⅓ innings, while the Braves’ pitching staff has endured several injuries including to All-Star Spencer Strider.
  • Manager Brian Snitker confirmed that Smith-Shawver was sidelined with a right elbow injury and sent to Atlanta for further evaluation, noting between games that the outlook was unfavorable.
  • Smith-Shawver’s injury represents a significant setback to Atlanta’s rotation depth and could require Bryce Elder to rejoin the rotation amid an ongoing injury-plagued season.
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Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn’t look good

Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list between games, returned to Atlanta

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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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