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flag Braves rookie pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver undergoes Tommy John surgery, missing rest of 2025 and much of 2026.

flag AJ Smith-Shawver, the Atlanta Braves' rookie pitcher, underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on June 9, 2025, and will miss the rest of the 2025 season and much of 2026. flag Before his injury, Smith-Shawver had a 2.33 ERA and a 24.8% strikeout rate in his first 38 2/3 innings. flag The team is also facing challenges as Craig Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star reliever, chose free agency after being designated for assignment, further weakening the pitching staff.

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