Injuries & Moves: Smith-Shawver optioned; Dereck Rodríguez recalled

June 26: RHP AJ Smith-Shawver optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett; RHP Dereck Rodriguez recalled
Smith-Shawver allowed 5 runs over 3 1/3 innings to the Reds on Saturday, and two days later, the Braves despatched him again all the way down to get extra seasoning on the Triple-A degree. The 20-year-old hurler might make some extra massive league begins in some unspecified time in the future this 12 months and even find yourself being a key bullpen piece.

“We simply need to preserve him [pitching regularly],” supervisor Brian Snitker mentioned. “We want assist in the bullpen, so you progress an optionable piece. He’ll pitch on his common time. It will likely be good for him.”

Rodríguez returns for his second stint with the Braves. He appeared in a single recreation for the membership in late Might, tossing two scoreless innings.

It’s unclear at the moment who will take Smith-Shawver’s rotation spot.

June 26: C Sean Murphy feeling good, will begin Tuesday
Murphy, who returned to the lineup on Sunday after lacking a number of days attributable to some proper hamstring discomfort, got here by that project simply nice. Travis d’Arnaud obtained the beginning at catcher on Monday evening, however supervisor Brian Snitker mentioned that he intends to start out Murphy once more on Tuesday.

That places the Braves again within the enviable place of getting two robust beginning catchers, a uncommon luxurious for a giant league workforce.

LHP Dylan Lee (left shoulder irritation)
Anticipated return: TBD
Lee has been throwing regular bullpen periods. As soon as he completes reside batting follow, he might begin a Minor League rehab project that will seemingly embody a number of appearances. He hasn’t pitched since feeling left shoulder discomfort after his Might 16 look towards the Rangers. (Final up to date: June 20)

RHP Jesse Chavez (left shin contusion)
Anticipated return: June 30
Chavez hoped to make a fast restoration after getting hit by a Miguel Cabrera comebacker on June 14, however X-rays have been adverse. When the veteran reliever couldn’t stroll on June 15, the Braves determined it was finest to close him down.

There’s an opportunity the 39-year-old hurler would possibly simply want 5 to seven days of relaxation. However the uncertainty mixed with a skinny bullpen led the Braves to make this choice. (Final up to date: June 15)

LHP Max Fried (left forearm pressure)
Anticipated return: After the All-Star break
Fried is now throwing regular bullpen periods. He’ll spend the subsequent few weeks progressing to reside batting follow after which a rehab stint, which might embody a minimum of 4 begins. He has been sidelined since his May 5 start. (Final up to date: June 20)

LHP Colby Allard (proper indirect pressure)
Anticipated return: TBD
Allard started a rehab project by throwing 4 scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on June 18. The previous high prospect is making an attempt to resurrect his profession throughout his second stint with the Braves. He might create extra rotation depth that turned extra of a difficulty when Michael Soroka confirmed he wasn’t able to return to the Majors in early June. (Final up to date: June 20)

LHP Tyler Matz (Tommy John surgery)
Anticipated return: 2024
Matzek has been enjoying catch for the previous few weeks, however the plan stays for him to overlook this season. (Final up to date: June 20)

RHP Kyle Wright (proper shoulder irritation)
Anticipated return: Second half of August
Wright was cleared to start a throwing program on June 15. However he’s nonetheless seemingly a minimum of two months from making all the required preparations to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation. He has been sidelined since early Might, when an MRI confirmed a proper shoulder pressure however not any important tears. (Final up to date: June 15)

OF Ehire Adrianza (left shoulder pressure)
Anticipated return: TBD
Adrianza performed in simply 5 video games with the Braves this season earlier than straining his shoulder, then hit .357 in a four-game rehab stint with Excessive-A Rome earlier than being moved to the 60-day IL. (Final up to date: Might 19)

RHP Huascar Ynoa (Tommy John surgical procedure)
Anticipated return: 2024
Ynoa is recovering from surgical procedure. (Final up to date: April 7)