Braves Call Up Smith-Shawver, DFA Kinley | MLB News

Atlanta Braves make a roster move ahead of their series finale against the Twins, calling up promising young pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday’s game—forcing them to designate reliever Tyler Kinley for assignment. Kinley, despite a strong 2025 season, has struggled this year with an uptick in home runs, a vulnerability tied to his fly-ball tendencies. With Smith-Shawver stepping into the rotation, Kinley heads to the waiver wire as the Braves fine-tune their lineup for optimal performance.

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