The Atlanta Braves made a surprise roster move on Tuesday, reinstating starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list. Smith-Shawver will be part of the Braves’ bullpen, but he might not pitch, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal Constitution.
The Braves need bullpen coverage after Monday’s exciting extra-innings win against the Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Smith-Shawver was scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, which would’ve been his second rehab outing. He’s been working to make his way back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain suffered during a start at Wrigley Field in May.