AJ Smith-Shawver Has TJ Surgery; Craig Kimbrel Opts For Free Agency
Posted: Mon Jun 9, 2025 9:41 pm
AJ Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery and Craig Kimbrel elected free agency Monday in the latest pitching moves for the slumping Atlanta Braves.
Smith-Shawver had reconstructive surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, knocking the rookie right-hander out for at least the rest of this season. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Arlington, Texas.
Via espn.com