The Braves have shook up their roster in recent days, and they are doing it again before of tonight’s game against the Diamondbacks.
AJ Smith-Shawver will return to Gwinnett after spending a day with the big league team, and Ramon Laureano will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. The Braves will welcome back Dylan Lee from his brief time in Gwinnett, and outfielder Brian Anderson will return from the IL.
The #Braves today optioned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett, placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list, backdated to July 9, with a left oblique muscle strain, recalled LHP Dylan Lee to Atlanta and returned OF Brian Anderson from his rehabilitation assignment…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 10, 2024
Clearly, AJ Smith-Shawver was called up yesterday in case of an emergency following an 11-inning game in which the majority of the Braves bullpen was burned. He’ll return to Gwinnett to resume his rehab as a starting pitcher, with the intention of rejoining the Braves shortly after the All-Star break.
Ramon Laureano should have been on the IL some weeks ago. He tweaked a muscle and hasn’t played for the Braves since June 26th, forcing the team to play with one less player. Brian Anderson will take his place and add some outfield depth, while Dylan Lee will provide another regular presence from the bullpen.
