Smith-Shawver Shines in Minor Leagues | Atlanta Braves News

AJ Smith-Shawver’s breakout at Triple-A Gwinnett has Braves brass buzzing—five innings, one hit, seven strikeouts in his latest start, with just two earned runs in 16⅓ innings overall. At just 20, he’s proving he’s ready for the next step as Atlanta’s rotation struggles to stay healthy, with Max Fried and Ian Anderson both inching back toward action. The Braves now face a pivotal decision: accelerate Smith-Shawver’s promotion or let him keep developing? The playoff race hinges on finding the right balance. 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/e8abc0a41224751d