The Braves announced this morning that theyve selected the contract of outfielder to the major league roster. Azocar just elected free agency two days ago after being outrighted by the Mets. Atlanta hadnt announced their signing of him, but it seems he signed a minor league pact and has quickly been summoned to the majors. In a concerning development, righty , who was recently placed on the IL due to an elbow strain, has already been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Hell now mi s at least two months of action. Atlanta also placed outfielder on the 10-day IL with a dislocated pinkie finger, optioned righty to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander . Azocar, 29, appeared in a dozen games for the Mets this year and went 5-for-18 (all singles). Hes seen action in each of the past four MLB seasons, primarily with the Padres, and carries Simon Holmstrom Jersey a career .245/.290/.320 slash with two homers and 19 steals in 417 plate appearances. The righty-swinging Azocars game is focused on defense and baserunning, much like the injured Fairchild, who hes effectively replacing on Atlantas roster. Azocar is actually a narrow tick faster, averaging 28.9 ft/sec to Fairchilds 28.7, per Statcasts measurements. The specifics arent all that important with a gap that small; the larger takeaway is that the Braves arent losing any speed off the bench and are swapping out the injured Fairchild for another solid defender who can handle all three outfield spots. There is, however, a notable gap in offensive skill set. Neither is a plus hitter overall, but Fairchild has solid splits against lefties in his big league career. Azocar, despite swinging right-handed, actually has considerably better career marks versus righties than lefties. The news on Smith-Shawver comes as a significant concern. He started the first game of yesterdays doubleheader but was tagged for two runs in 2 2/3 innings before departing with elbow discomfort. Atlanta placed him on the 15-day IL with an elbow strain between starts. The immediate move to the 60-day IL rules Smith-Shawver out until at least late July, and the specter of an even lengthier absence will now loom until the Braves provide a more detailed update on his status. Smith-Shawvers injury is the latest in a long line of notable injuries for Atlanta this year. The former top prospect was among the leaders in a weak National League Rookie of the Year field. Through his first seven starts, Smith-Shawver coasted to a terrific 2.33 ERA, fanning nearly a quarter of his opponents (albeit against a le s-encouraging 10.6% walk rate). Things have taken an ugly turn over his past two starts. The Nats trounced him for seven runs in three innings last week, and he was shaky before being lifted from yesterdays start. Smith-Shawver joins and as key pitchers on the 60-day injured list for the Braves. Atlanta has also endured notable absences from ace , star outfielder and catcher , though all three are healthy and active at the moment. Johnny Boychuk Jersey