Braves and Mets start doubleheader with AJ Smith-Shawver debuting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the New York Mets in a doubleheader on July 29, 2026, starting at 1:10 p.m. ET. AJ Smith-Shawver is making his major league season debut for the Braves after a successful rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. The Mets will play without Juan Soto and have Luis Robert Jr. out for Game 1. Atlanta looks to secure the opening game to set up a rubber match later in the day.
- •Braves look to conclude Mets road games with a doubleheader.
- •AJ Smith-Shawver makes his season debut for the Braves.
- •Mauricio Dubón replaces Jim Jarvis in the Braves' lineup.
- •Mets play without Juan Soto, with Carson Benge starting.
- •Chris Sale scheduled to pitch in the second game of the doubleheader.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Braves at Mets chat and discussion (Game 1): AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Sean Manaea
"For the first time this season, let’s play two.
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