AJ Smith-Shawver eyes Opening Day roster
by Bruno Mulé | Braves Correspondent | Tue, Mar 18th 8:56am EDT
AJ Smith-Shawver, with 8 strikeouts over 4 innings Saturday against the Twins, could join Atlanta’s Opening Day roster alongside Grant Holmes and Ian Anderson, per team updates. (Mark Bowman)
Fantasy Impact:
Smith-Shawver’s 2 runs, 8:0 K:BB in 4 innings Saturday, hitting 75 pitches, outshines Ian Anderson for Atlanta’s potential six-man Opening Day rotation. His secondary pitch mastery boosts his case. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his strikeout upside and versatility to shine early, even with a crowded Braves staff.
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