#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 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.

The Braves’ rookie starting pitcher suffered a torn UCL during his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Because of the timing and severity of the injury, Smith-Shawver will be out for ...

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver suffered an elbow injury during a game against the Phillies. The young player left the game in the third inning. Manager Brian Snitker expressed concern ...

AJ Smith-Shawver is sidelined with an injury, stirring concern. Despite returning players, they grapple with form and injury woes as they look to get to .500.

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 ...

That was the likely scenario even if Smith-Shawver didn't have a torn UCL. The Braves placed the right-hander on the 10-day injured list in between their games during Thursday's doubleheader.

The Braves' top executive said: "If we can be aggressive, whether it's making changes, making trades, we're gonna do that." ...

The Atlanta Braves were dealt a devastating blow on Thursday when starter AJ Smith-Shawver felt what he described as a "pop" in his elbow. He has been placed on the injured list, but the exact ...

Smith-Shawver had a 3-2 record with a 3.86 ERA so far this season and the 22-year-old was having a strong season. Braves manager Brian Snitker spoke about the tough break at the end of May, per ESPN .

In the midst of a standout rookie campaign, Atlanta Braves righthander AJ Smith-Shawver is slated to miss the rest of the season after an MRI exam revealed a torn UCL in his pitching elbow ...