AJ Smith-Shawver

AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver said he felt the injury in the third inning of his start on Thursday, but didn't tell the coaches until after his start. According to Bowman, the typical recovery for the injury is 6-8 weeks.

The Braves placed AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day IL with a strained left oblique muscle.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his season debut against the Cubs on Thursday. He will miss at least the next couple of weeks due to an oblique injury.

AJ Smith-Shawver delivered a strong performance in his season debut, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings against the Cubs on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out four. This outing not only secured a 3-0 victory for the Braves but also showcased Smith-Shawver's potential value in fantasy leagues. With a great offense providing him run support, he could become a sneaky pick in deeper leagues or as a streaming option. While his limited innings in this game might raise some durability questions, his performance indicates he could be an effective option if he continues to harness his control and keep runners off base.

AJ Smith-Shawver is slated to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett and start Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver currently has a 6.10 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in eight starts for Triple-A Gwinnett. He will face the Cubs Thursday in his first appearance in the majors this season.

The Braves optioned AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver posted a 4.32 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP through four appearances this season. The 20-year-old impressed in his first few outings, but allowed eight earned runs over his last two starts. The Braves added Dereck Rodriguez to take Smith-Shawver’s roster spot.