MAY 30, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
David O'Brien: Braves promoted prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, 20... - The AthleticBraves promoted prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, 20, to the majors after 28 minor league starts. He'll be in the pen initially. They DFA'd relieve...
Lucas Luetge - Designated for assignmentLuetge was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday.
ImpactThis move clears out space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters for young right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who is joining Atlanta's bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Athletics. Luetge had yielded 11 earned runs through 9.2 innings this season with the NL East leaders.
MAY 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
AJ Smith-Shawver - Selected to MLB rosterAtlanta selected Smith-Shawver's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
ImpactSmith-Shawver has ascended to the MLB level at the ripe age of 20 after dominating to the tune of a 1.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB in 33 innings (seven starts) this season between High-A, Double-A and Triple-A. The young right-hander has never worked out of the bullpen in his pro career, but that seems to be the role he'll fill for the NL East leaders. Lucas Luetge was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
MAY 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
MLB Rumors: Grading trade fits for Tim Anderson, Cubs and BravesWith the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's time to grade trade fits for Tim Anderson, the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves. Th...
MAY 30, 2023•FANSIDED.COM
Brent Rooker - Sitting second straightRooker isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta.
ImpactRooker has been one of the few bright spots in Oakland's lineup all season, but a prolonged slump at the plate will cost him to miss his second consecutive start. Ramon Laureano will instead serve as Oakland's designated hitter Tuesday, allowing JJ Bleday to start in left field and bat sixth.
MAY 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jace Peterson - Not starting TuesdayPeterson isn't in the Athletics' lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.
ImpactPeterson will take off Tuesday after recording his first RBI in 11 games during Monday's contest. While Peterson sits, Jonah Bride will start at third base and bat seventh.
MAY 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tony Kemp - Sitting TuesdayKemp isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta.
ImpactKemp hasn't recorded a hit in his last 14 at-bats, so he will begin Tuesday's contest in the dugout as Oakland searches for offensive production. Aledmys Diaz will take over at second base Tuesday and bat fourth.
MAY 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
