Smith signed a minor-league contract which includes an invitation to spring training with the Marlins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has thrown 158.1 innings in the majors, posting an unimpressive 5.40 ERA. The 32-year-old recorded career bests in strikeout rate (20.9 percent) and walk rate (5.8 percent) in 31.0 frames for the Red Sox last season but still struggled to a 5.81 ERA.

Smith refused an assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and elected free agency, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old exercised his right to refuse an assignment, though it's far from guaranteed that he's able to sign a major-league deal this offseason. He struggled to a 5.81 ERA in 31 innings for the Red Sox this season.

Smith was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boston cleared a spot on the 40-man roster by demoting Smith to the minors. He struggled in the majors during the 2019 campaign, finishing with a 5.81 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 29:8 K:BB over 31 frames.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket prior to Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox will summon a fresh bullpen arm ahead of this two-game interleague series. Smith has given up eight earned runs in nine innings (two appearances) at Triple-A since his last stint in the majors. Travis Lakins was sent down in a corresponding move.

The Red Sox optioned Smith to Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

During his latest stint with the big club, Smith worked four innings in long relief during his lone appearance in Saturday's doubleheader with the Yankees, giving up a run on four hits and a walk in the outing. The Red Sox will replace him in the bullpen with a fresh long-relief arm in Ryan Weber, who was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket ahead of Sunday's series finale.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been at Pawtucket since being optioned in late June but rejoins the Red Sox with Heath Hembree (elbow) landing on the injured list. Smith has a 5.40 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB across 18.1 big-league innings this season.

The Red Sox optioned Smith to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will head back to the farm to clear a spot on the active roster for Steven Wright, whose 80-game suspension came to an end following Monday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. During his latest stint with the big club, Smith appeared twice out of the bullpen, logging four innings and giving up one run while striking out seven.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hector Velazquez (back) was sent back to the injured list in a corresponding move, allowing Smith to rejoin the Red Sox just two days after being sent back to the minors. In eight appearances for the big club this season, Smith owns a 6.28 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 14.1 innings.

The Red Sox optioned Smith to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boston no longer had a need to keep Smith around as a long-relief option after Hector Velazquez (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener in Minnesota. During his latest stint with the big club, Smith appeared in three games and gave up four runs (two earned) across three frames.

Smith got the save against the Rangers on Thursday, working around a walk to toss a scoreless ninth inning and lock down a 7-6 victory for the Red Sox. He struck one.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first save of Smith's major-league career, as he successfully protected a one-run lead in this contest after getting recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday. This could be an indication the Red Sox are planning on using Smith out of the bullpen, although he has made two spot starts this season. Either way, Smith has struggled in his time with the big club in 2019, as he's sporting a 5.84 ERA in 12.1 innings.