Burch Smith
RP FA
Sat 7/25/20 2:55 AM

Smith (1-0) earned the win Friday after holding the Angels to one hit and a walk across one inning.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander came into the 10th inning with the score tied, 3-3. Fortunately, he was able to hold the Angels in place to pick up the win after Matt Olson delivered a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the frame. Smith was solid during spring training, posting a 2.57 ERA and 0.57 WHIP across seven innings.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Wed 7/15/20 2:33 PM

Smith recently received praise from both manager Bob Melvin and teammate Franklin Barreto for his work in summer camp, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports. "He has a good life on his fastball, good command, and he's been very aggressive so far," Barreto said.
EDGE Analysis
Smith similarly impressed during spring training, during which he posted a 2.57 ERA and 0.57 WHIP across seven innings over four appearances. The February trade acquisition from the Giants also displayed excellent control (9:0 K:BB), and Smith's ability to apparently carry that momentum to summer camp certainly helps his case. However, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com notes that Smith is still a likely "long shot" to make the initial 30-man roster, but that continued strong showings from the right-hander will put him in position to quickly be summoned whenever some bullpen reinforcements are needed during the season.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Tue 4/7/20 12:06 AM

Smith posted a 2.57 ERA and 0.57 WHIP across seven innings over four Cactus League appearances before spring training was suspended.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got plenty of work in -- 45 pitches overall -- before play was paused following his arrival via trade from the Giants on Feb. 15. In addition to the right-hander's impressive numbers cited above, Smith added a sparkling 9:0 K:BB and one hold during his quartet of appearances. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported just before spring training was suspended March 12 that Smith was likely in a battle with fellow right-hander J.B. Wendelken for a bullpen spot, but both players could have a strong chance to stick with the increasing likelihood rosters are expanded to 29 players to start the campaign.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Sat 2/15/20 12:36 PM

Smith was traded from the Giants to the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was designated for assignment by the Giants on Monday, but he'll find a new home with the Athletics. The right-hander struggled over 21.1 innings in the majors last season, posting a 5.48 ERA and a 20:14 K:BB during time with the Brewers and Giants.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Mon 2/10/20 5:00 PM

Smith was designated for assignment by the Giants on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith threw 21.1 innings for the Brewers and Giants last season, posting an unimpressive 5.48 ERA. That figure was still the best of his three big-league seasons, making him an unlikely candidate to be claimed off waivers.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Sun 9/1/19 4:09 PM

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was claimed off waivers from the Brewers in mid-August and is set to make his debut for his new team. The 29-year-old allowed 11 runs on 16 hits with a 14:10 K:BB over 12.2 major-league innings this season.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Mon 8/12/19 2:08 PM

The Giants claimed Smith off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith posted a 2.33 ERA and 85 strikeouts across 77.1 innings at Triple-A San Antonio this season, but he struggled to find any success across multiple abbreviated stints with Milwaukee, allowing 11 earned runs over 12.2 total frames. Since Smith has a pair of minor-league options remaining, the Giants will stash him at Triple-A Sacramento before potentially giving him another look in the majors later in the season. The Giants designated reliever Ryan Dull for assignment to clear a spot for Smith on the 40-man roster.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Fri 8/9/19 4:34 PM

Smith was designated for assignment Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Brewers needed to clear a 40-man roster spot in order to purchase Hernan Perez's contract. Smith logged a 1.01 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB in 26.2 innings over his last five starts in the minors, so he may get claimed by another club.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Wed 7/24/19 11:02 AM

The Brewers optioned Smith to Triple-A San Antonio on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith served as a mop-up man in Tuesday's 14-6 loss to the Reds, working two innings in relief and giving up five runs on six hits and two walks. Since Smith tossed 52 pitches in the appearance and wasn't likely to be available for at least a couple more days, the Brewers decided to ship him back to the minors and exchange him for a fresh relief arm in Taylor Williams.

Burch Smith
RP FA
Mon 7/22/19 5:17 PM

Smith was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had only just been sent down Saturday but will return to the roster with Brandon Woodruff (oblique) landing on the injured list. With a 5.06 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP in 10.2 innings for the Brewers this season, Smith is likely ticketed for a low-leverage role.