The Mets released Smith on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear whether Smith exercised an opt out or the Mets simply decided to cut him loose, but either way he's now a free agent. Smith has allowed 25 earned runs in 31.2 career major-league innings.

The Mets signed Smith to a minor-league contract Sunday with an invitation to major-league spring training, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old right-hander elected to become a free agent last month after being outrighted off the 40-man roster in Oakland. Smith has allowed 25 earned runs in 31.2 career major-league innings and also struggled to a 7.53 ERA across 35 appearances last season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics.

The Athletics outrighted Smith to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

He was one of four relief pitchers the Athletics dropped from their 40-man roster Monday, as right-hander Tayler Scott was also outrighted along with lefties Anthony Kay and Easton Lucas. The 28-year-old Smith made 10 appearances out of the Oakland bullpen in 2023, logging a 6.59 ERA and 9:7 K:BB across 13.2 innings.

Triple-A Las Vegas placed Smith on its 7-day injured list Aug. 12 with an unspecified injury.

EDGE Analysis

After the Athletics demoted him to Triple-A on July 25, Smith turned in seven scoreless appearances out of the Las Vegas bullpen before he was blown up for five earned runs on three hits and one walk while recording just one out in an Aug. 11 appearance versus Sacramento. He landed on the IL a day later and is without a clear timeline for a return.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith holds a 6.59 ERA in 10 relief appearances with Oakland this season. He's clearing out to make room for Angel Felipe's return from paternity leave.

Smith (1-2) took the loss against the Astros on Sunday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run over 1.2 innings. He also issued a walk and hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Smith paid for his one mistake, a slider that Mauricio Dubon blasted 404 feet to left center for a go-ahead homer in the ninth. Smith has now allowed at least one earned run in five straight appearances, another rough patch in a season that's seen him pitch to a 6.59 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 1.3 HR/9 while also posting an unsightly 1.29 K/BB across 13.2 innings.

Smith's contract was selected by the Athletics on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith owns a 6.75 ERA and 9:6 K:BB in 12 major-league innings this season, and his 7.88 ERA and 18.9 percent walk rate in 24 Triple-A frames doesn't paint an optimistic picture either. He'll presumably be limited to low-leverage situations and may not stick around once Angel Felipe returns from the paternity list.

Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is no longer on the Athletics' 40-man roster but will remain in their organization. The 28-year-old has struggled both at the major- (6.75 ERA) and minor-league (9.61 ERA) levels this season.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith allowed nine earned runs over 12 innings of relief earlier this season with the A's and was showing a brutal 9.61 ERA in 19.2 innings at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old right-hander is now off the 40-man roster.