Atlanta Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver returns, Chris Sale strong, more

Before Tuesday night’s game in Phoenix, the Atlanta Braves announced that they had activated right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list. To make room on the active roster, the club sent right-hander Bryce Elder to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Smith-Shawver was placed on the 15-day IL on May 24 due to a left oblique muscle strain sustained in his season debut. He has since completed a rehab assignment with the Rome Emperors, where he pitched two innings, recorded four strikeouts and allowed one run. He will likely be used out of the bullpen for now.

Elder started the game on Monday night and managed five innings with three runs.

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MLB News:

The New York Mets have signed right-hander Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. To make room on the roster, the Mets have designated left-hander Joey Lucchesi for assignment.

The San Francisco Giants made a number of changes to their roster, reinstating Blake Snell, Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada. The club also designated for assignment shortstop Nick Ahmed.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with a lower back injury. In a related move, the club has recalled right-hander Michael Petersen.

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber from the injured list and designated for assignment outfielder David Dahl.

The Miami Marlins have signed right-hander Adam Oller to a minor league contract. The 29-year-old will play for Triple-A Jacksonville.