Despite seemingly every Atlanta Braves fan disagreeing with the decision, the organization opted to demote AJ Smith-Shawver to the minor leagues when Spencer Strider made his initial return from the IL in mid-April.

AJ Smith-Shawver dazzles for the Braves, holding the Reds to one hit over eight shutout innings in a 4-0 win at Truist Park

ATLANTA (AP) — AJ Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Monday night. Santiago Espinal led off the eighth with a clean single to center field for Cincinnati’s lone hit. He was later erased on an inning-ending double play.