AJ Smith-Shawver begins rehab assignment with Augusta GreenJackets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
AJ Smith-Shawver is set to make a rehab start for the Augusta GreenJackets in Single-A on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET. The Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations, Alex Anthopoulos, confirmed the news, indicating the start will mark the beginning of Smith-Shawver's recovery from Tommy John surgery performed last June. This season, Smith-Shawver has thrown two innings during a simulated game in Florida. If all goes well during his rehab, he could return to the major leagues by August.
- •Smith-Shawver to start for Augusta on June 30.
- •He underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025.
- •Smith-Shawver threw two innings in a simulated game.
- •His typical rehab duration is around 30 days.
- •Braves anticipate his return around August.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — AJ Smith-Shawver set for rehab start in Single-A
"We may be tracking toward seeing a bright blue glove back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves later this summer. In an interview with BravesVision, Braves president of baseball operations and GM Alex Anthopolous shared that AJ Smith-Shawver will make a start in Single-A with the Augusta GreenJackets to kick off his rehab assignment. […]
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