Smith was reassigned Tuesday to minor-league camp by the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was signed to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training by the Pirates, but his bid to make the big-league club comes up unsuccessful. The left-hander is being built up as a starter, and could be a part of the rotation for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Smith (elbow) is being stretched out as a starter in Pirates camp, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was used almost exclusively in relief for the Diamondbacks last season, but the Pirates will attempt to build him back up. Realistically though, if Smith is going to make the Opening Day roster it will almost surely be as a reliever. The left-hander's 2022 season ended with a partial UCL tear in his elbow, but he's now fully recovered.

Smith (elbow) signed a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training with the Pirates on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith pitched nearly exclusively out of Arizona's bullpen in 2022 and posted a 4.11 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 70 frames. He also surrendered 5.0 BB/9 and 1.8 HR/9, which led to him being DFA'd by the Diamondbacks in November. Smith will fight for a low-leverage role in the Pirates' bullpen during spring training.

Smith (elbow) was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith primarily worked out of the bullpen in 2022 and had a 4.11 ERA across 70 innings, but he won't retain his spot on the 40-man roster through the offseason. The 31-year-old suffered an elbow injury during the season finale, though it's unclear if the issue is affecting his offseason program.

Smith has an injured left elbow, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith recorded three strikeouts over 1.2 innings during Wednesday's victory over Milwaukee before being pulled in the seventh inning. The specifics of the injury will be revealed when he gets imaging done Thursday. Luckily for Smith, he will have an entire offseason to heal before the D-backs need him again.

Smith allowed one hit and struck out one over 2.2 innings in Saturday's 2-0 loss to San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been effective in a long-relief role since coming off the injured list in late August. The lefty's pitched to a 2.63 ERA over 13.2 innings, spanning eight outings. Smith hung around the fringes of the starting rotation since being acquired from the Marlins in 2020, but he's been forced to settle -- or pitched himself -- into a relief role. Thirty-eight of 39 outings this season have come out of the bullpen, and the organization promoted a pair of promising starters to join Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Zach Davies and Madison Bumgarner. Smith is still arbitration eligible, so his role is expected to remain the same next season.

Smith (finger) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith underwent surgery to address a fractured pinkie finger in his non-throwing hand in early August, but he began a rehab assignment last week and will rejoin Arizona's bullpen after missing just under a month. The southpaw made two appearances during his rehab assignment and posted a 1.80 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in five innings.

Smith (finger) began a rehab assignment Tuesday with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate and struck out three over three innings while giving up one earned run on two hits and one walk.

EDGE Analysis

Smith underwent surgery Aug. 2 to address a fractured right pinkie finger, but because the procedure was to his non-throwing hand, he'll likely face a shorter recovery timeline than what's typically associated with the injury. The Diamondbacks are expected to bring Smith back as a multi-inning reliever, and his heavy workload Tuesday suggests he's already fairly stretched out and won't require an extended rehab assignment.

Smith underwent surgery on his right pinky finger Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was injured following an outing Saturday when he punched something in frustration. The injury was first reported as a fractured hand, but Tuesday's report indicates it's a finger injury. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo did not have a timetable for Smith's return, though it's safe to assume he'll miss most, if not the rest, of the season.

Smith was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a fractured right hand.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how long Smith will need to recover from his injury, but he will be out at least a couple weeks. Kevin Ginkel was called up to take Smith's spot in Arizona's bullpen.