Recent reports across international sports and entertainment media indicate that Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver and fashion model Josie Canseco have ended their relationship, according to coverage by the New York Post.
Social Media Activity Sparks Breakup Speculation
Speculation regarding the status of the relationship surfaced when eagle-eyed followers noticed digital changes on both profiles. According to international reports, Josie Canseco removed all photographs featuring the 23-year-old Major League Baseball pitcher from her Instagram account. The 29-year-old model, who boasts more than 1.1 million followers on the platform, also stopped publicly acknowledging his recent professional appearances.
The timing coincided with Smith-Shawver returning to the field for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, marking only his second appearance of the current season following an injury-related operation. Unlike previous milestones, the model did not post public commentary or support regarding his return to active play.
Mutual Deletions and Past Milestones
The digital cleanup was reciprocal. AJ Smith-Shawver also removed all images of Josie Canseco from his personal Instagram page, though records show the professional athlete still maintains his follow connection on the platform. Representatives for Josie Canseco did not respond to inquiries regarding the split sent by the New York Post.
The couple originally came together in 2025. In May, they marked their one-year anniversary with a digital photo gallery comprising 20 images. At that time, the model shared a caption reading, “One year with you. How did I get so lucky?” That post included supportive comments from the baseball player’s mother, Laurie Smith-Shawver, who wrote, “Happy anniversary! Love you both so much.” That anniversary post has since been deleted, leaving no visible trace of the relationship on either feed.
Context on Prior High-Profile Relationships
Josie Canseco, a Victoria’s Secret model and the daughter of former Major League Baseball star José Canseco, has previously drawn significant media attention for high-profile partnerships. Prior to her relationship with Smith-Shawver, her dating history included football player Johnny Manziel, media personality Logan Paul, model Brody Jenner, and musician Mike Stud, according to historical entertainment reporting.
As of now, neither AJ Smith-Shawver nor Josie Canseco has issued a formal public statement confirming the separation beyond their concurrent social media removals.
