AJ Smith-Shawver to make first start for Braves in 14 months

AJ Smith-Shawver will start for the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, his first start in 14 months after undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a torn UCL. He made five rehab starts with Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett, posting strong stats, and was promoted early to bolster the Braves' inconsistent rotation.