Smith-Shawver Dominates Rehab Start

Pitcher Smith-Shawver demonstrated significant progress in his recovery during a recent rehab outing for Triple-A Gwinnett. He completed 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and one walk while striking out five batters. The right-hander generated 13 swings and misses on 72 pitches, showcasing an encouraging fastball velocity that touched 99 mph.

This performance marks a crucial milestone as Smith-Shawver approaches his return from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in June 2025. His current rehab assignment is slated to conclude on July 29. Depending on the team's evaluation, he may require a few more minor league starts before rejoining the major league roster.