Braves place RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) on IL
May 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a strained left oblique muscle.
Atlanta recalled left-hander Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Friday night's series opener against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
The Braves also signed veteran Joey Wendle to a major league contract and optioned fellow infielder Luke Williams to Gwinnett.
Smith-Shawver, 21, made his season debut on Thursday and struck out four batters over 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs. He gave up three hits and two walks before exiting the Braves' 3-0 win.
Kerr, 29, is 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA in four relief appearances this season for Atlanta. He has struck out 10 batters and walked none in 9 1/3 innings.
Wendle, 34, was released by the New York Mets on Monday after batting .222 with no home runs and one RBI in 18 games. He is a career .262 hitter with 32 homers and 220 RBIs in 667 games with four teams.
Williams, 27, has appeared in seven games for the Braves this season, going 0-for-3 at the plate with one run.
--Field Level Media
Why Stephen A. Smith Wants Weed Banned From Pro Sports Again
What's Next for Magomed Ankalaev After UFC Abu Dhabi?
- WNBA All-Star Weekend Best Bets: Caitlin Clark, Marina Mabrey and More
- MLB Player Props Today: Best Bets for Wednesday, July 22
- WNBA Best Bets: Wednesday Picks Featuring Lynx, Aces and Wings
- Twins vs. Guardians Prediction: Best Bets for Tuesday's AL Central Showdown
- MLB Best Bets: Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease Lead Monday's Top Picks
- Athletics vs. Diamondbacks Predictions: Best Bets, Odds and Props for Monday
- UFC Fight Night Best Betting Picks for Du Plessis vs. Usman in OKC
