Braves cut ties with 4.01 ERA reliever amid AJ Smith-Shawver news

The Atlanta Braves have made a pair of roster moves before Tuesday night's matchup against the Minnesota Twins. First, right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett. He will start Wednesday's series finale against the Twins. Secondly, Atlanta has designated reliever Tyler Kinley for assignment. Kinl

The Braves see Smith-Shawver as a contributor on their roster for the remainder of the season and beyond, but there is a bit of a crunch.