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Tyler Kinley DFA'd for AJ Smith-Shawver; Is He an Playoff Starter? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Aug 19, 202633:32
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The Braves DFA Tyler Kinley to recall A.J. Smith-Shawver for a start vs Minnesota, continuing recent bullpen churn after Danny Young’s DFA and highlighting a plan for an October staff built around multi-inning, multi-pitch relievers plus leverage “stuff” arms. Lindsay Crosby breaks down rotation shuffling and potential postseason pitching roles, then recaps a 4–1 loss to the Twins: Tyler Mahle recovered after a costly first inning, but Atlanta’s offense produced just six hits, went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, struggled to elevate hard contact, and squandered key chances despite Drake Baldwin’s solo homer.
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"Tyler Kinley DFA'd for AJ Smith-Shawver; Is He an Playoff Starter? | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 33 min. Published August 19, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
