The Atlanta Braves continue to deal with issues to important parts of their starting rotation, though the depth has kept them afloat to this point. The latest casualty is AJ Smith-Shawver, who left his Thursday afternoon start early due to what manager Brian Snitker described as a "pop" in his elbow.

The Atlanta Braves made the expected move to recall Bryce Elder from the minors. One hopes that it works out again despite his flaws.

Replacing AJ Smith-Shawver won’t be easy, but there are a few intriguing rentals on the market that the Braves can look into.