Smith is returning to New York on Sunday to be evaluated for right elbow soreness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had yet to allow a run over four spring training appearance before being force to return to the Big Apple. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for at least a few days while the severity of the injury is determined.

Smith was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Smith had his contract selected by the Mets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.