AJ Smith-Shawver Heads to Rehab | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

AJ Smith-Shawver is inching back toward the majors after Tommy John surgery, set to begin rehab with Single-A Augusta — a pivotal step for the Braves’ promising young arm who once dazzled with 42 strikeouts in nine starts before his injury saga. His comeback path, complicated by a prior oblique strain, demands patience as he rebuilds strength and stamina. Meanwhile, lefty Danny Young shifts his rehab to Triple-A, primed to bolster the bullpen when healthy. Though Smith-Shawver’s exact role remains uncertain amid a deep Braves rotation, his postseason experience and potential make him a key…