Smith-Shawver Ready for Big League Debut | Atlanta Braves News

AJ Smith-Shawver is poised for his big league debut, having just hit the 86-pitch mark in a start — a key milestone the Braves have been tracking. While his ERA and strikeout rate look strong, his 1.50 WHIP hints at vulnerability against elite hitters. With the rotation stretched thin and key starters struggling to go deep, the Braves may soon call him up — possibly as early as next week — to help ease the load before the trade deadline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d2b3299273cab25