While it might not have grabbed headlines, AJ Smith-Shawver’s outing for AAA warrants some consideration. He regarded good over 73 pitches, hanging out 5 and strolling 1 in 4.1 scoreless frames.
Given the state of the Braves’ rotation, greedy at a shortened AAA begin of a former prime prospect who didn’t have the time to completely set up himself on the main league degree previous to harm appears warranted. That mentioned, he was on his approach to doubtlessly establishing himself as a significant league starter, regardless of tough mechanical consistency and command. Given that Atlanta primarily has one reliable starter, we might simply see Smith-Shawver in Atlanta sooner reasonably than later. It’s encouraging to see him pitching effectively on the farm as he works his approach again from harm. I hope he has discovered some consistency in his recuperate, whereas sustaining the stuff (significantly that wonderful turbocharged splitter that he was throwing doubtlessly by chance earlier than his harm).
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The A’s traded veteran starter Aaron Civale to the Cubs for a minor league pitcher.
The O’s signed a 5 year $90 million extension with veteran starting pitcher Kyle Bradish.
The Mariners reinstated Julio Rodriguez off the concussion IL.
Will Smith is expected out for the Dodgers until at least mid-August.
Brandon Woodruff is having season-ending shoulder surgery.
The Reds finalized their extension with star pitcher Chase Burns.