Archive · 30 May 2025
Braves Rookie AJ Smith-Shawver Injured, Elbow Strain Concerns Arise
AJ Smith-Shawver, a young baseball player for the Atlanta Braves, hurt his elbow during a game.
He was pitching when he felt something in his elbow, and it didn't look good.
He's now on a list where he can't play for a little while to let his elbow heal.
Before the injury, he was doing well, but now the team is worried.
The team has to find someone else to pitch in his place while he recovers.
It's a setback for the Braves because just as their team was becoming more stable, this happened.
Now, everyone is waiting to see how long he will be out.
AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves pitcher, injured his right elbow during a game.
The injury occurred in the third inning of a game against the Phillies.
Manager Brian Snitker indicated the injury 'doesn't look good'.
Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list.
The Braves recalled Michael Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Who
- AJ Smith-Shawver, a rookie pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
- What
- AJ Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow injury.
- When
- Thursday, during the third inning.
- Where
- Atlanta, during a game against the Phillies.
- Why
- Smith-Shawver suffered a right elbow strain.
- Player
- AJ Smith-Shawver
- Team
- Atlanta Braves
- Injury
- Right elbow strain
- Placement
- 15-day injured list
- ERA before injury
- 3.86
- Record before injury
- 3-2