Josh A. Smith RP FA Fri 4/26/19 6:30 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith won't pitch Friday against the Rays after the game was called off due to weather, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The game won't be made up until June 8, so it remains to be seen when Smith will pitch next, if at all. He was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket specifically for Friday's start.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Fri 4/26/19 3:11 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith's contract was selected from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. He'll start Friday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old has thrown 127.1 career major-league innings, mostly in relief. He hasn't had much success, posting a 5.30 ERA and a 5.07 FIP. Travis Lakins was optioned to Pawtucket in a corresponding move.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Mon 3/18/19 1:06 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
The Red Sox reassigned Smith to their minor-league camp Monday, Christopher Smith of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was one of 11 players demoted as the Red Sox trimmed their big-league camp contingent with Opening Day less than two weeks away. The 31-year-old right-hander, who last appeared in the majors with Oakland in 2017, is expected to report to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Fri 3/15/19 1:32 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Indians on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith signed a minor-league deal with the Indians in November and allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits across five innings during spring training. The 31-year-old should start the season at Triple-A Columbus and serve as organizational pitching depth for Cleveland.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Wed 11/28/18 8:58 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Indians on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith spent the past two seasons on Boston's farm, splitting time between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket. Pitching primarily for the PawSox in 2018, the 29-year-old lefty posted a 3.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 97:43 K:BB across 98.2 innings (28 appearances, 14 starts).
Josh A. Smith RP FA Wed 5/16/18 10:39 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was cut loose by the Mariners in April after struggling to a 6.10 ERA and 1.98 WHIP across four appearances (one as a starter) with Triple-A Tacoma. He did post a solid 14:3 K:BB over that stretch. Smith will likely report to Triple-A Pawtucket where he'll serve as organizational pitching depth for the Red Sox.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Tue 4/24/18 1:53 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers radio network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith signed a minor-league contract with Seattle over the offseason, but he's been lackluster at best with the Triple-A squad. In four appearances (one as a starter, three as a reliever), he has a 6.10 ERA and a 1.98 WHIP, even with a 14:3 K:BB in 10.1 frames. He has some big-league experience to his name, but at 30 years old, he seems like nothing more than an organizational depth piece wherever he lands.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Thu 3/15/18 5:43 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
With injuries making their way through the Mariners' clubhouse early in camp, the team decided to add Smith to offer additional organizational depth. He'll likely report to Triple-A Tacoma to open the season. The 30-year-old spent all of last season with the A's, posting a 4.89 ERA and 25:15 K:BB across 35 innings of relief.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Mon 11/6/17 6:39 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move clears room on the Athletics' 40-man roster for the addition of Dustin Fowler (knee), who was reinstated from the 60-day DL in a corresponding move. Smith posted a 4.89 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 35 innings out of Oakland's bullpen last season, and should compete for an Opening Day bullpen role.
Josh A. Smith RP FA Wed 8/16/17 1:04 PM
Josh A. Smith
RP FA
Smith was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
With Chris Hatcher joining the team from Los Angeles, Smith lost his spot in the bullpen, but he's pitched well enough lately to deserve another look when rosters expand in September. Smith has allowed just one run on seven hits with a 10:3 K:BB over his last eight appearances (11 innings).