AJ Smith-Shawver set for rehab start in Single-A

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 29: AJ Smith-Shawver #32 of the Atlanta Braves looks on while pitching during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Geneva Heffernan/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

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.

Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos shares an update on AJ Smith-Shawver and his first rehab start: pic.twitter.com/TtrE3SFC2l

— BravesVision (@BravesVisionTV) June 28, 2026

The 23-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last June. Per the AJC, he threw two innings in a simulated game in the Braves’ Florida training facility on Thursday. The typical 30-day rehab assignment with no setbacks would mean we see AJSS back with the Braves around August.

First pitch time for the Augusta GreenJackets versus the Salem RidgeYaks is at 7:05 pm ET on Tuesday.

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