SP - Atlanta Braves IL60
- Age 23
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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The Braves placed RHP AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery last June. He is finishing up his recovery early in the season. It is notable he was placed on the 15-day injured list and not the 60-day injured list.
AJ Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery Monday in Texas.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Shawver will rehab to try and get fully healthy before the end of next season.
AJ Smith-Shawver is set to meet with orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister on Thursday and is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery later this week.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and will likely undergo Tommy John surgery later this week. This procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the 2025 season, with a projected return during the second half of the 2026 season.
AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a torn UCL.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Shawver will miss the rest of this season and he is also expected to miss most of next year as well. He suffered the injury in his start against the Phillies on Thursday.
The Braves transferred AJ Smith-Shawver from the 15-day to 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
There hasn't been an update provided on Smith-Shawver, but this move shows that he is out an extended period of time, potentially the season.
