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Left-handed veteran, who was born in Gainesville, thrilled to join Atlanta Braves pitching rotation
Smyly grew up a big Braves fan in Arkansas
Drew Smyly
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Drew Smyly works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres during a 2020 game in San Francisco. - photo by ERIC RISBERG
Left-hander Drew Smyly, who was born in Gainesville, became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed Monday to an $11 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, who bolstered a rotation that was depleted by injuries and disappointing performances.
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