Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It is still being determined whether the righty will undergo Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure. In either case, he should miss the remainder of this season and part of the 2026 campaign as well. The news is … [Read more...] about AJ Smith-Shawver Diagnosed With Torn UCL
AJ Smith-Shawver Placed On 15-Day IL With Elbow Strain
Between games of today’s doubleheader against the Phillies, the Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Righty Michael Petersen has been recalled to take his place on the active roster. Smith-Shawver started the first game the twin bill today but departed in the third inning. There was some initial speculation he had … [Read more...] about AJ Smith-Shawver Placed On 15-Day IL With Elbow Strain
Braves Sign Jose Cuas To Minor League Deal
The Braves have signed right-hander Jose Cuas to a minor league deal, according to the transactions tracker on his MLB.com profile page. Cuas, who the Braves have initially assigned to Double-A, was previously in the Phillies organization at Triple-A but was released earlier this month. Cuas, 31 next month, made his pro debut with the Brewers back in 2018 but didn’t make it to … [Read more...] about Braves Sign Jose Cuas To Minor League Deal
Rangers Trade Jonathan Ornelas To Braves
The Rangers announced the trade of infielder Jonathan Ornelas to the Braves for cash considerations. Texas had designated him for assignment earlier this week when they claimed Michael Helman off waivers from Pittsburgh. Atlanta already had an opening on the 40-man roster after yesterday’s DFA of Orlando Arcia. They optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett, so no further move is … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade Jonathan Ornelas To Braves
Braves Designate Orlando Arcia For Assignment
The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated infielder Orlando Arcia for assignment. His active roster spot will go to returning All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr., whose previously reported reinstatement from the injured list is now official. Atlanta originally acquired Arcia from the Brewers in a trade sending righties Patrick Weigel and Chad Sobotka back to Milwaukee. Arcia … [Read more...] about Braves Designate Orlando Arcia For Assignment