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AJ Smith-Shawver to make first start for Braves in 14 months
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Aaron Schmidt , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway AJ Smith-Shawver, a 23-year-old right-hander, will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets.
A baseball player from the Atlanta Braves is set to make his first start in over a year. AJ Smith-Shawver, a 23-year-old right-hander, will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets. His last start was on May 29, 2025.
He has been recovering from an injury to his throwing elbow, undergoing a procedure to repair a torn ligament. Smith-Shawver made several rehab starts, including appearances with Single-A and Triple-A teams, and recently threw scoreless innings against Triple-A teams. Further details about his recovery and upcoming start are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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