AJ Smith-Shawver Set to Begin Major League Rehab with Rome
July 3, 2024 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Rome Emperors News Release
AJ Smith-Shawver pitching for the Rome Braves in 2023
(Rome Emperors)
ROME, GA - Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is set to begin his road back to the bigs on Wednesday with the High-A Rome Emperors.
Smith-Shawver began the 2023 campaign with Rome before fast-tracking to the major leagues. In his time with Rome, the righty took home a South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week award, as well as South Atlantic League pitcher of the Month for April.
Smith-Shawver last pitched on May 24th at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, and has been sidelined with a strained left oblique muscle since.
First pitch tonight is slated for 6:00pm.
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