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| Jun 28 2024 | Smith has been diagnosed with a significant UCL tear in his right elbow and is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith is waiting on a second opinion before anything is decided, but it appears the writing is on the wall. It's a blow to the Mets and also poor timing for Smith, who is set to become a free agent this offseason. Given that it would be his second Tommy John surgery, Smith could be sidelined until 2026. |
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| Jun 26 2024 | The Mets placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right elbow sprain, retroactive to Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith received an MRI after reporting tightness while playing catch earlier Wednesday. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Mets have already deemed the sprain worthy of a trip to the IL. Ty Adcock will come up from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the open spot in New York's bullpen. |
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| Jun 9 2024 | Smith earned his second save Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith entered the game with two on and one out attempting to preserve a two-run lead. A base hit and a walk cut the lead to one with the bases loaded and still only one out. Smith then sawed off Nick Castellanos, with Mets catcher Luis Torrens grabbing the fair ball just in front of home plate, touching the plate then tossing to first for the game-ending double play that secured Smith's second save. It was far from a clean outing for Smith, who was making just his second appearance since returning from an IL stint of more than a month with shoulder inflammation. Smith will likely continue to hold a high-leverage spot in the Mets' bullpen with the chance for an occasional save as the team awaits the return to health and form of Edwin Diaz (shoulder). |
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| Jun 2 2024 | The Mets reinstated Smith (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old has been sidelined more than a month with shoulder inflammation but is ready to rejoin the Mets after a four-appearance rehab assignment. Smith's return will provide a boost to New York's high-leverage unit, which is missing Edwin Diaz due to a shoulder injury. |
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| May 27 2024 | Smith (shoulder) resumed a rehab assignment with Single-A Brooklyn on Sunday, tossing a scoreless inning, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith was close to being activated earlier this month before experiencing a setback. He's back on the comeback trail now, though, and is expected to return in about a week after making a couple more rehab appearances. |
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| May 15 2024 | Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Smith won't be activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday after recently experiencing a "pinch" in his right shoulder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will have his return pushed back a second time because the Mets need length from their bullpen and Smith isn't ready to provide that yet. Smith is still able to continue throwing in spite of the setback, so he may not be ruled out for a return from the IL for Thursday's series finale in Philadelphia or at some point this weekend. |
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| May 14 2024 | Smith (shoulder) is slated to be activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith is done with his rehab as he comes back from right shoulder inflammation. He had been slated to return Tuesday, but the Mets have elected to hold him back one more day. Smith has posted a 2.70 ERA and 11:7 K:BB over 10 relief innings this season. |
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| May 13 2024 | Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Smith (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Smith's minor-league rehab assignment is considered complete, so the Mets will merely need to decide which player will come off the 26-man active roster to create room for the right-handed reliever. Before hitting the shelf April 27 with shoulder inflammation, Smith logged three holds and one save over his 10 appearances out of the Mets bullpen while pitching to a 2.70 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 10 innings. |
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| May 10 2024 | Smith (shoulder) is slated for an appearance for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith started his rehab assignment with Syracuse on Wednesday, giving up a solo home run in the eighth inning while throwing 13 pitches. Smith is progressing through right shoulder inflammation that landed him on the 15-day IL on April 17. |
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| May 9 2024 | Smith (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Syracuse, giving up one run on one hit over an inning of relief. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith served up a solo home run but otherwise navigated a 13-pitch eighth inning without much difficulty. The right-hander has been on the 15-day injured list since April 27 with shoulder inflammation and could need another rehab appearance or two before rejoining the Mets bullpen. |
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| Apr 27 2024 | The Mets placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith allowed two runs in one inning during his last appearance Tuesday, and his shoulder will now keep him out for at least the next two weeks. Dedniel Nunez was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the vacancy in New York's bullpen. |
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| Apr 16 2024 | Smith struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against Pittsburgh to collect his first save of the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith threw 10 of his 12 pitches for strikes during the final frame, striking out Rowdy Tellez and Henry Davis in the process. He now owns an impressive 1.08 ERA through 8.1 innings on the year, though he should not be relied on for saves with Edwin Diaz locked in as New York's primary closer. |
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| Apr 6 2024 | Smith (1-0) collected the win Friday in a 3-2 victory over the Reds, giving up two hits and striking out one in a scoreless inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander entered a 1-1 tie with two outs and two on in the sixth inning and got Luke Maile to pop up, before running into trouble himself in the seventh and getting bailed out by Brooks Raley. Smith has made an appearance in four of the Mets' first seven games, posting a 4:2 K:BB over four innings without getting charged with an earned run, and he's picked up a win and a hold along the way. The 30-year-old hasn't recorded more than 14 holds in a season, but he could easily top that number in 2024 given his fairly high-leverage role for New York. |
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| Mar 21 2024 | Smith has a 0.00 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through 4.2 Grapefruit League innings and will be part of the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old right-hander has been a dependable arm for New York the last two seasons, posting a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 113:44 K:BB over 102.1 innings with seven wins and 26 holds. Smith should be part of the middle-innings bridge to closer Edwin Diaz. |
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| Jan 11 2024 | Smith signed a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Mets on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith saw his performance decline in 2023, though he notched a career-high 56.1 innings and 15 combined saves and holds. With Edwin Diaz getting a clean bill of health, Smith projects to occupy a setup role at best in 2024. |
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| Sep 2 2023 | Smith gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Mariners. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neither Adam Ottavino not Brooks Raley has seen a heavy workload this week and both hadn't pitched since Wednesday, so Smith's usage here is a signal that manager Buck Showalter could be thinking about making the right-hander part of the closing committee in September. It's curious timing, as Smith had served up homers in each of his prior two appearances and posted a 4.09 ERA in August, but the team might be focused more on his 15:4 K:BB through 11 innings on the month. |
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| Aug 9 2023 | Smith (4-4) took the loss in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. He allowed two hits, including a home run, while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith was called upon in the eighth inning of a tense 2-2 tie and proceeded to serve up a decisive home run to Mike Tauchman on a center-cut, 3-2 fastball. Prior to Tuesday, Smith had seven consecutive scoreless appearances, during which he allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings. |
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| Jun 26 2023 | Smith was reinstated Monday from his 10-game foreign substance abuse suspension. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith received the 10-game ban after being ejected from the Mets' game against the Yankees back on June 13 when an umpire found sticky stuff on his right hand. He returns Monday to a 4.18 ERA and 28:10 K:BB through 23.2 innings for the year. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Smith has been suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball for violating the foreign substance policy, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an automatic suspension after Smith was ejected from Tuesday's appearance versus the Yankees. He will begin the suspension Wednesday and will be eligible to return June 26. |
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| Jun 13 2023 | Smith was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Yankees due to a substance that was discovered on his hand, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith was ejected before throwing a pitch in the contest after coming in to pitch the seventh inning. John Curtiss has replaced Smith on the mound. Assuming he doesn't win an appeal, the right-hander will be suspended for 10 games as a result of the ejection. |
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| Jun 1 2023 | Smith picked up the save in one-third of an inning in Thursday's 4-2 victory over Philadelphia | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith threw just one pitch to earn the save, coaxing a flyout from Drew Ellis after Brooks Raley recorded the first two outs in the ninth. The 29-year-old Smith was the Mets' top right-handed option, with David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each having pitched the last two days. Smith had been struggling coming into Thursday's contest, allowing at least a run in each of his previous four appearances. He now sports a 3.86 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings this season. |
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| May 13 2023 | Smith struck out the only batter he faced to record his first career save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Buck Showalter didn't want to take any chances once the Mets grabbed the lead in the sixth inning, and after Adam Ottavino worked a scoreless seventh, David Robertson was asked to try and get a six-out save. When Robertson ran out of gas in the ninth inning after throwing 40 pitches, however, Smith was on hand to bail him out. Smith has earned his high-leverage spot with a 1.88 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 14.1 innings, collecting two wins and seven holds in 16 appearances along with Friday's save, but he's unlikely to see consistent save opportunities barring an injury to either Robertson or Ottavino. |
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| Mar 31 2023 | Smith gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning to record his first hold of the season in Thursday's win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong start to the season for the right-hander, who fired 10 of 16 pitches for strikes in relief of Max Scherzer. Smith isn't expected to be one of the arms called upon in the ninth to help replace Edwin Diaz (knee), but he should be able to blow past last year's career-high 14 holds with increased high-leverage usage. |
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| Mar 19 2023 | Smith gave up a hit and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless eighth inning during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Max Scherzer worked the first seven frames, so manager Buck Showalter may have been hinting at how he plans to use Smith in the regular season by deploying him in this spot. The right-hander was already set to have a fairly significant role in the Mets' bullpen this season, but the injury to Edwin Diaz (knee) bumps everyone else up a rung on the ladder. With at least one of David Robertson and Adam Ottavino moving into the ninth inning, Smith could be one of the team's primary high-leverage right-handers. The 29-year-old recorded a career-high 14 holds in 2022, but he could easily top that number this season. Smith has looked sharp this spring to boot, posting an 8:2 K:BB through five innings while giving up only one run. |
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| Sep 20 2022 | Smith was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith has been held out of action since the end of July with a lat strain on his right side. During his rehab stint in Triple-A Syracuse, he pitched four scoreless innings, giving up just three hits and striking out six batters. He figures to serve as a solid piece to the Mets' bullpen as they prepare to make a deep run into the postseason. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Manager Buck Showalter said Smith (lat) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith made his fourth minor-league rehab appearance Saturday, clearing the way for him to rejoin the active roster this week. The 28-year-old has been a solid bullpen piece for the Mets this season with a 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 47:14 K:BB across 41 innings. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Smith (lat) is scheduled to make his first rehab appearance Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mets manager Buck Showalter previously suggested that Smith would begin his rehab assignment last weekend, but that never materialized. The organization's brain trust may just have wanted Smith to continue to building up with another live session, but the right-hander now looks like he's ready to test himself in a game setting. Smith, who has been on the injured list since July 28 with a lat strain, is likely to work in middle relief for New York once activated. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | Mets manager Buck Showalter said Smith (lat) will begin a rehab assignment in the minors Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith has been sidelined since late July with a right lat strain and will likely require at least two appearances in the minors before the Mets are comfortable bringing him back from the 15-day injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Smith collected 14 holds and posted a 3.51 ERA in 41 innings out of the New York bullpen. |
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| Aug 28 2022 | Smith (lat) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The mound session was Smith's first since he was placed on the 15-day injured list July 28 with a right lat strain. He'll likely need to throw at least one more bullpen session before advancing to facing hitters in live batting practice, and then heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Smith still looks on pace to return from the IL at some point in the final three weeks of the regular season, at which point he'll likely step into a middle-relief or setup role out of the Mets bullpen. |
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| Aug 13 2022 | Smith (lat) will resume throwing Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith has been on the injured list for over two weeks, but he's been cleared to begin a throwing program. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Smith (lat) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed a right lat strain and will be forced to miss at least two weeks due to his injury. It's not yet clear whether the Mets expect him to spend more than the minimum of 15 days on the IL, but it. wouldn't be surprising to see the team seek out additional bullpen depth ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline. |
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| Jun 17 2022 | Smith (1-1) picked up the win Thursday against the Brewers, giving up two hits over a scoreless inning of relief while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game to begin the eighth inning with the score tied 4-4, Smith kept the heart of Milwaukee's order off the board then got rewarded when the Mets pushed across a run in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander has been scored upon only once in his last eight appearances, posting a 0.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB through 9.1 innings over that stretch, and his high-leverage role has allowed him to amass a career-high 12 holds already in 2022. |
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| Jun 1 2022 | Smith (finger) retired four of the seven batters he faced via strikeout and allowed two hits and no walks over 1.2 innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith was back on the mound just two days after dislocating his right pinkie finger during his relief appearance in Sunday's win over the Phillies. He had no issues with finding the zone or making bats miss Tuesday, as he threw 23 of his 29 pitches for strikes and induced five swinging strikes. The Mets will likely aim to stay away from Smith in Wednesday's series finale one day after the lengthy appearance, but his finger injury doesn't look to be anything that will bother him moving forward. |
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| May 30 2022 | Smith (finger) said Monday that he hopes to be available as early as Tuesday against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith sustained a dislocated right pinky finger during Sunday's win over the Phillies, but he checked out fine after undergoing X-rays and a CT scan. Even if the right-hander ultimately isn't cleared to return Tuesday, it seems likely that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. |
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| May 29 2022 | Smith was diagnosed with a dislocated right pinky finger after exiting Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith attempted to barehand a comebacker in the top of the seventh inning Sunday, and he immediately exited the game with a trainer. The right-hander's X-rays didn't reveal a fracture, and he's considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Nationals. |
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| May 20 2022 | Smith gave up a hit without a walk or a strikeout over 1.2 scoreless innings Thursday to record his 10th hold of the season in an extra-inning win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Chris Bassitt put two runners aboard with one out in the seventh inning and the Mets ahead 5-3, Smith got the call to put out the fire, although he did allow one inherited runner to score. The 28-year-old reliever is blossoming in a high-leverage role, as he came into 2022 with only seven career holds. Smith also carries a 1.53 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 17.2 innings with a career-high 29.4 percent strikeout rate. |
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| May 14 2022 | Smith (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Mariners, giving up one run on one hit and two walks in one inning of relief. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first run Smith has given up all season, and the right-hander also walked multiple batters for the first time. The right-hander still has eight holds in 13 appearances while posting a 0.63 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB through 14.1 innings as a key member of the Mets' high-leverage crew. |
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| Apr 23 2022 | Smith walked one and struck out one in one-third of an inning Friday to pick up his fourth hold of the season in an extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a runner on second and two outs in the sixth inning, Smith relieved David Peterson and issued a free pass to Matt Davidson before fanning Christian Walker. Smith has already tied his career high in holds, and he's been a valuable middle-relief arm so far for the 11-4 Mets with a 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB through seven appearances and seven innings. |
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| Apr 15 2022 | Smith has recorded two holds in three appearances to begin the season, posting a 0.00 ERA and 6:0 K:BB through 3.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander put up strong numbers in 2021 in a middle-relief role, but Smith appears to have graduated to the setup corps this season. He's crediting usage of a sharper slider, as opposed to the cutter he had been leaning on as a breaking pitch, for his excellent early results, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. "I just felt like when I threw the cutter and didn't get it where I wanted to get it, if I left it middle at all, it was just kind of flat and that's when I would give up damage," Smith said after Tuesday's win over the Phillies. "I kept the same grip. I just manipulate it a little differently now. I think curveball in my head while I'm holding it with my cutter grip, which turns it into a slider. It works for me, and it's been good. I'm happy where it's at right now." |
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| Mar 24 2022 | Manager Buck Showalter said Smith (foot) pitched a perfect inning-plus Thursday in the Mets' intrasquad game, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith's flawless relief appearance indicates that he's fully healthy again after he didn't complete his scheduled throwing session Wednesday due to a sore right foot. The right-hander's spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen looks fairly secure, though he'll likely be limited to a low-leverage role to begin the season. |
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| Mar 23 2022 | Smith (shoulder) paused his throwing program Wednesday due to foot soreness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith missed time down the stretch last season with shoulder inflammation, and he's now picked up a foot issue during spring training. The 28-year-old had a 2.40 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB over 41.1 innings before the injury in 2021, and his availability for Opening Day is now in question. |
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| Sep 15 2021 | Smith (shoulder) resumed playing catch earlier this month but is without a clear timeline for returning from the 10-day injured list, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he was placed on the injured list Aug. 14 with right shoulder inflammation, Smith had been productive for the Mets in a middle-relief role, posting a 2.40 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 31 appearances. The Mets haven't shut Smith down for the season, but since he has yet to resume facing hitters, he may have a tough time making it back in the next two and a half weeks. |
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| Aug 14 2021 | Smith landed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith has pitched well in 41.1 innings for the Mets this season, cruising to a 2.40 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, though he owes at least some of his success to an unsustainable .212 BABIP. It's not yet clear how much time he'll miss. |
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| Jun 14 2021 | Smith tossed two scoreless, no-hit innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres, walking two batters and striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old entered the game in the eighth inning with the Mets staring at a five-run deficit. Smith had been tagged for two home runs and four earned runs over his prior four appearances, so this was a nice bounce-back effort, but he remains far from high-leverage work. On the year, he carries a 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 12 innings. |
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| May 15 2021 | Smith allowed two hits and one unearned run in two innings, striking out three hitters and not factoring into the decision of Saturday's 12-5 loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty proved effective in the opener role, holding the Rays to just a run before the Mets bullpen allowed the game to get out of hand. Smith has now pitched three innings this season and has yet to yield an earned run. Given Saturday's success, Smith figures to serve as the opener in the future when that opportunity presents itself. |
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| May 9 2021 | Smith was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list in late April and sent down, but he'll join the Mets ahead of Sunday's series finale. Trevor Hildenberger was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 25 2021 | Smith (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the Mets' alternate training site Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith had been on the injured list since the start of the regular season, but he's now fully healthy after he pitched in an intrasquad game at the Mets' alternate training site Saturday. The right-hander has made 35 relief appearances for the Mets across the last two seasons but will have to wait to make his 2021 debut until a spot opens up in the team's bullpen. |
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| Apr 24 2021 | Smith (shoulder) will throw in an intrasquad game at the Mets' alternate training site Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, and his appearance in the intrasquad game could be one of his final hurdles before he's cleared to return to make his season debut. The right-hander posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven innings across eight relief appearances last year. |
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| Apr 21 2021 | Smith (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith has been on the 10-day injured list since the start of the regular season but seems to be trending toward a return. The right-hander made eight relief appearances for the Mets last year and posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven innings. |
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| Mar 21 2021 | Smith is dealing with right shoulder soreness and has no timeline for his return to game action, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when the injury first cropped up, but the right-hander hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game since March 13. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Smith's availability for Opening Day is now in question. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Smith was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith joined the big-league roster earlier in the week but didn't appear in a game during his brief time with the team. The 26-year-old has a 6.43 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB over seven innings this season. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | The Mets recalled Smith from their alternate training site ahead of Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll join the New York bullpen as a replacement for Robert Gsellman, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib. Smith has made eight relief appearances for the Mets this season, giving up five earned runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | Smith was optioned to the Mets' secondary training site Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith leaves the roster just one day after joining it Sunday. He allowed four runs (three earned) in his lone inning of work, picking up the loss against the Yankees. Hunter Strickland's contract was selected in a corresponding move. |
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| Aug 30 2020 | The Mets recalled Smith from their alternate training site ahead of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets moved Steven Matz (shoulder) and Dellin Betances (lat) to the 10-day injured list to make room in the bullpen for three fresh arms in Smith, Franklyn Kilome and Ariel Jurado. Smith has previously made seven relief appearances for New York, giving up two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six in six innings. |
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| Aug 27 2020 | Smith was optioned to the team's alternate training site Thursday in order to make room for Michael Wacha on the 28-man roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith holds a decent 3.00 ERA on the campaign, but is the odd man out with Michael Wacha (shoulder) being activated from the injured list. Wacha was originally scheduled to start Thursday, but with the game being postponed, he will now start Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees. |
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| Aug 18 2020 | Smith was recalled from the Mets' alternate training site Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Smith had a brief stay at the Mets' secondary site after being optioned Friday. Right-hander Franklyn Kilome was optioned to the alternate camp in a corresponding move. Smith should pitch in low-leverage situations for the Mets. |
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| Aug 14 2020 | Smith was optioned to the Mets' alternate training site Friday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was demoted in order to make room on the active roster for Robinson Cano (groin), who was activated off the injured list. Smith pitched well with two runs allowed and a 6:0 K:BB through six innings, so he figures to rejoin the big-league club before long. |
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| Jul 3 2020 | Smith (elbow) is a member of the Mets' 60-player roster pool and could be ready for the start of the season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2019 but appears to be in the final stages of his recovery, as he's been throwing off a mound since March. Smith had a solid rookie showing in 2018 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 28 innings, so he could be a factor in the Mets' bullpen once fully healthy. |
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| Feb 8 2020 | Smith (elbow) began throwing bullpen sessions last week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had Tommy John surgery last March, so he probably won't be ready to pitch in games until at least April or May. Smith had a 3.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 18 strikeouts in 28 innings out of the big-league bullpen in 2018. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Smith was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. | Smith will provide additional depth to New York's bullpen ahead of this weekend series against the Yankees. He's only made three appearances at the big-league level this year, though he was sporting a 2.76 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 32.2 innings with Las Vegas at the time of this promotion. Look for him to be utilized out of low-leverage situations. |
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| Jul 8 2018 | Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | Smith had his contract selected by the Mets on June 22 but hasn't made an appearance in over a week. The 24-year-old returns to the Las Vegas -- where he had 3.00 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 30 innings -- to make room for Sunday's starter Chris Flexen. |
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| Jun 22 2018 | Smith had his contract selected by the Mets on Friday. | As expected, Smith will join the major-league roster to add extra depth to the Mets' bullpen after the club made a series of roster moves. The 24-year-old has never appeared in a big-league game, but compiled a healthy 3.00 ERA and 28:12 K:BB across 30 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas this year. |
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| Jun 21 2018 | Smith is expected to have his contract selected by the Mets,Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets optioned two relievers after their series against the Rockies, so it'd make sense to restock the pen with a player like Smith. In 21 appearances (one start) at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, notching a 3.00 ERA to go with a 1.20 WHIP and 28 strikeouts over 30.0 innings. The Mets will have to make a 40-man roster move before officially adding him. |
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| Feb 12 2018 | Smith has received an invitation to the Mets's big-league camp, Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com reports. | Smith was a part of the trade that sent Lucas Duda to the Rays, and he spent the rest of season at Double-A Binghamton after coming to the Mets. He tossed 15.0 innings and gave up just three earned runs at Double-A, and figures to begin with the 2018 campaign with the Rumble Ponies. |
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| Jul 27 2017 | Smith was traded to the Mets on Thursday in exchange for Lucas Duda, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | Although Smith isn't the most high-profile prospect in the Rays' system, many teams have been interested in him thanks to the high-octane fastball and above-average breaking ball he flashes as a reliever. He strikes out batters at a solid rate, and he even managed to make a brief appearance at the Triple-A level this season. Smith is already 23 years old, but he likely needs a bit more seasoning in the upper levels of the minor leagues before appearing out of the Mets' bullpen. |
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