AJ Smith-Shawver

AJ Smith-Shawver was sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver made his season debut for the Braves in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets. The 23-year-old righty performed pretty well in his first start back from Tommy John surgery last year, allowing two runs while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings. Smith-Shawver was designated as the 27th man for the Braves on Wednesday, so his being returned to Triple-A isn't too surprising. However, he's likely to be back with the Braves at some point in the not too distant future.

AJ Smith-Shawver gave up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver made his long-awaited return to the Braves on Wednesday. The 23-year-old righty had not pitched in the bigs since May of last year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Smith-Shawver held the Mets scoreless over the first four innings in this one before getting in a bit of trouble in the fifth. Smith-Shawver was regularly hitting the upper-90s with his heater and found the zone with 43-of-69 pitches. He was activated as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader, starting the first game. However, Smith-Shawver should be back on the mound for the Braves soon.

The Braves activated AJ Smith-Shawver from the 15-day injured list and will make the 27th-man for Wednesday’s doubleheader.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver will start Game 1 of the doubleheader for Atlanta in his return.

AJ Smith-Shawver threw 86 pitches over four innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver allowed one run (unearned) on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk. He will likely be activated by Atlanta next week.

AJ Smith-Shawver threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett in a rehab start Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Shawver allowed four hits on the day. He could require one more rehab outing, but he appears to be nearing his return.