#Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow, as feared, and will consult with the physician to determine which surgical procedure he’ll have. — David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL ...

Smith-Shawver was experiencing a solid year until the injury as he was one of Atlanta’s more consistent starting pitchers this season. He ends the year with a 3.86 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.

Smith-Shawver himself is a big part of what carried the Braves through the Strider and López injuries. He had a 2.33 ERA through his first seven starts and the Braves went 5-2 across those games.

Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow strain.. It initially seemed like Smith-Shawver was dealing with a foot/ankle injury after getting hit by a ...

Scott Blewett came into pitch in relief. He should be able to get the Braves a couple innings before turning it over to rest of the bullpen. Smith-Shawver pitched 2 2/3 innings of two-run ball.

Shawver's NL Rookie of the Year Award-worthy campaign ended when he heard his right elbow pop just moments after getting hit on the right heel by Bryson Stott’s line-drive comebacker during a 5-4 loss ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver left Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies with an undisclosed injury.

The Atlanta Braves are trying to stay afloat in the National League playoff race, but their hopes are sinking like the Titanic. Sitting 10 games back of the New ...

Just when it seemed the Atlanta Braves season was turning around, ace Chris Sale was dealt a brutal blow to the season.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver left Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies with an undisclosed injury.