ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

ATLANTA -- AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the injured ...

Strider, though, noticed right away that Smith-Shawver was in pain and alerted the coaches in the dugout. The Phillies' broadcast picked up the entire exchange with video from the Braves' dugout.

Smith-Shawver will head to the minor leagues with an 0-2 record to begin this season. He also supports a 4.61 ERA, 1.976 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 13.2 innings. feed ...

Smith-Shawver, 22, has been dominant since his recall from Triple-A Gwinnett on April 29. Though it's not clear how the Braves will make room for Strider, Smith-Shawver has made a strong case that ...

Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is emerging as a force for the Atlanta Braves as the rotation gets set to welcome back Spencer Strider, who is ready to come off the injured list.

ATLANTA — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves’ rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves' rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost, as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the ...

AJ Smith-Shawver is breaking out as an emerging force in the Atlanta Braves’ rotation. That rotation soon will receive another boost as Spencer Strider is ready to come off the injured list.