Atlanta recalled Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Tuesday's game against the Rockies. The right-hander will rejoin Atlanta for his fourth MLB start of the season in the wake of Spencer Strider (hamstring) returning to the injured list.

Pressed into duty on Tuesday after a two-game stretch in the minors, Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver made his case to stick in the Braves’ rotation.

Rockies: German Marquez (0-4, 9.30 ERA, 2.02 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -198, Rockies +164; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies aim to stop a seven-game losing streak when they play the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta brought back two key members of that title run this week in time to open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Monday night. The Braves posted a 6-3 victory for their eighth win in 10 games.