AJ Smith-Shawver Added to Braves NLDS Roster as Pitching Depth

Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has been officially added to the Atlanta Braves' 26-man NLDS roster to provide multi-inning pitching depth against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With starting rotation uncertainty and arms like Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle unavailable or delayed, Smith-Shawver is expected to handle major bulk innings or potentially make a start during the best-of-five series to help relieve an overworked bullpen.