"AJ Smith-Shawver's injury is a significant blow for the Braves, especially after losing Reynaldo Lopez for the season and struggling with their pitching depth."
"Smith-Shawver, who was performing well before his injury, reported a 'pop' in his elbow, leading to concerns he may miss the remainder of the season."
"The Braves are expected to recall Bryce Elder to replace Smith-Shawver in the rotation, highlighting the team's need to adapt quickly amidst injury woes."
"Despite Smith-Shawver's strong performance, the incident—and what followed—raises questions about injury management in high-pressure games like the one against the Phillies."
Braves rookie AJ Smith-Shawver is returning to Atlanta for testing after experiencing a potentially serious elbow injury during a game against the Phillies. He had been pitching effectively before a leg injury and reported feeling a 'pop' in his elbow, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. This injury is compounded by Reynaldo Lopez's earlier loss for the season due to a shoulder injury. Speculation points to Bryce Elder being recalled to fill Smith-Shawver's spot in the rotation as the Braves face increasing pitching challenges.
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