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Smith-Shawver Near Return, Strider Doubtful | Albany Georgia News
AJ Smith-Shawver is heating up and could return to the Braves rotation soon, posting another strong outing in Triple-A with five innings, no runs, and seven strikeouts—just two earned runs in his last 19 innings since Tommy John surgery. Manager Brian Snitker says he’s ready to help, possibly even starting in Minnesota next week. Meanwhile, Spencer Strider’s return remains uncertain as elbow discomfort stalls his progress. On the bright side, Robert Suarez is cleared to begin throwing again after forearm inflammation, marking a key step in his recovery. With Strider sidelined, Smith-Shawver…
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