The Atlanta Braves have announced that starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver will miss the entire 2025 season and likely a significant portion of the 2026 season following Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. This procedure, which is aimed at repairing the ulnar collateral ligament, was performed by Dr. Keith Meister. Smith-Shawver had made nine starts prior to this injury. Meanwhile, the Braves also reported that infielder Nacho Alvarez, Jr. is beginning a rehabilitation assignment, which could greatly assist their infield depth as they navigate the Summer months without Smith-Shawver.
The Atlanta Braves confirmed that AJ Smith-Shawver will miss the 2025 and likely part of the 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
In a silver lining, infielder Nacho Alvarez, Jr. begins his rehab assignment, potentially bolstering the Braves' infield depth this Summer.
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