On April 3, 2026, the Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed pitcher Victor Mederos from the Los Angeles Angels for international bonus pool money and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To accommodate Mederos, AJ Smith-Shawver was moved to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Mederos has appeared in 12 MLB games, struggling with a 24-run allowance and 21 walks. Meanwhile, the Braves continue to deal with various injuries affecting their roster.
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