Smith was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Smith tossed 3.2 innings in Game 2 of the doubleheader, making him unavailable to pitch for a couple of days, so the Yankees will send him back to the minors to free up a roster spot. He allowed three runs on two homers and two walks Wednesday, raising his ERA to an unsightly 6.11 on the season. He could be back once rosters expand in September, but he likely won't see anything other than low-leverage situations when he returns.