AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco. Image via: aj.smithshawver | josiecanseco/ InstagramAJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco are now the subject of discussion due to breakup rumors after both appeared to remove photos of each other from Instagram this week. Canseco also unfollowed the Atlanta Braves pitcher, while Smith-Shawver, 23, still follows her.The timing has drawn attention because Smith-Shawver returned to the mound Wednesday for only the second time this season after Tommy John surgery. Canseco did not publicly acknowledge his outing, adding another layer to the speculation. However, neither has publicly confirmed that they have ended their relationship.Why is the breakup rumor between AJ Smith-Shawver and his girlfriend, Josie Canseco, swirling?AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco. Image via: aj.smithshawver | josiecanseco/ InstagramThe breakup rumors surrounding AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco began after fans noticed changes to both of their Instagram accounts. Canseco, a 29-year-old Victoria’s Secret model and the daughter of former MLB star Jose Canseco, reportedly removed photos featuring Smith-Shawver and unfollowed him.Smith-Shawver also removed photos of Canseco from his Instagram page. There is one notable difference: the young Braves pitcher still follows Canseco on the platform.That social media activity has fueled questions about the status of the couple, particularly because their relationship had been openly documented online. They had regularly shared photos together and appeared comfortable showing their relationship to their followers.Canseco also made no public post about Smith-Shawver's latest MLB appearance Wednesday, when he returned to the mound following a lengthy recovery from a torn UCL in his pitching elbow.A message seeking comment from Canseco's representative on Wednesday was not immediately returned. Without confirmation from either person, the Instagram changes have been the clearest public evidence behind the breakup speculation.Are AJ Smith-Shawver and his girlfriend, Josie Canseco, breaking up?There is currently no public confirmation that AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco have officially broken up.The signs have certainly prompted questions. Both removing photos of the other is a significant change from how publicly they had previously shared their relationship. Canseco's decision to unfollow Smith-Shawver has also added weight to the speculation.Still, social media activity alone does not establish why the photos were removed or whether the pair have ended their relationship. Smith-Shawver continuing to follow Canseco also leaves the situation open to interpretation.AJ Smith-Shawver and Josie Canseco recently celebrated one-year dating anniversaryTheir relationship had appeared strong as recently as May, when they marked their one-year dating anniversary. Canseco shared a carousel containing 20 photos of the couple, many showing them together on vacations and in swimsuits.“A year with you,” Canseco wrote in the caption. “How’d I get so lucky.”Smith-Shawver's mother, Laurie, also celebrated the occasion in the comments, writing, “Happy Anniversary! Love y’all so much.” The anniversary post has since been deleted.The couple first went public with their relationship last summer after beginning to date in 2025. Their public appearances and social media posts continued into 2026, including Smith-Shawver revealing in February that Canseco accompanied him to the Braves’ 2026 Gala.The relationship had started alongside a difficult period in Smith-Shawver's baseball career. The right-hander has been sidelined since May 2025 because of a torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery.His return to the Atlanta Braves' rotation has therefore been closely watched. Braves manager Walt Weiss said over the weekend that the 23-year-old “is coming along well in his rehab,” revealing that Smith-Shawver's recovery has been the priority as he works toward a full return.Before dating Smith-Shawver, Canseco was romantically linked to Johnny Manziel, Logan Paul and Brody Jenner. Her relationship with Smith-Shawver had, until recently, been one of the more visible chapters of her personal life.