Atlanta Braves relief pitcher, Shae Simmons showed off his surgically improved arm seven times this season, but might be shut down once again for injury reasons.
The 5’11” 190 pound righty, has had quite the long path since debuting with the Braves in 2014. That year he held a 2.91 ERA while striking out 23 hitters in 21.2 innings pitched. Late in 2014, he was sidelined with shoulder discomfort and the following February of 2015, he received the worst news for a pitcher…he would need Tommy John surgery.
The 26-year-old was on path to return with the Braves possibly over the summer, but his rehab was cut short after he developed tendonitis in his throwing shoulder.