AJ Smith-Shawver Recalled to Join Braves Rotation

The Atlanta Braves officially recalled AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The young pitcher is slated to start Wednesday against Minnesota and is expected to remain in the Atlanta rotation beyond that appearance. This roster move, which coincided with the team designating Tyler Kinley for assignment, is intended to bolster the Braves' starting pitching depth.