2 years agoFree-agent left-hander
Caleb Smith agreed to a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Smith previously pitched for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old southpaw spent last year with the Diamondbacks and went 1-3 with a 4.11 ERA (5.57 FIP), 1.37 WHIP and 21.5 percent walk rate in 70 innings over 44 appearances (only one start). Smith has made 64 career major-league starts in his six seasons, but he's only made 14 starts the last two years in the desert. He'll need to cut down on the free passes issued if he wants an opportunity to compete for a roster spot on Pittsburgh's big-league club in 2023.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
2 years agoArizona Diamondbacks pitcher
Caleb Smith (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three across 1 2/3 innings before exiting. The 31-year-old will undergo imaging to determine the severity of his injury. He finished the 2022 season with a 1-3 record, a 4.11 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a 65:39 K: BB across 70 innings. Smith will have a whole offseason to be ready for Spring Training in 2023.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Jody Jackson
3 years agoThe Arizona Diamondbacks optioned left-handed pitcher
Caleb Smith to Triple-A on Sunday. Right-handed pitcher
Matt Peacock was called up in a corresponding move. Smith began the year as a member of the team's starting rotation, but he was shelled in his first outing. Facing the San Diego Padres on April 10, he allowed five runs (four earned) over just one inning. He then allowed another five earned runs over three innings in relief this past Friday. Peacock, meanwhile, made his MLB debut with the D-backs last year. He appeared in 35 games, including eight starts, and pitched to a 4.90 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM
3 years agoArizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher
Caleb Smith will begin the season as a member of the team's starting rotation. He will be joining
Madison Bumgarner,
Merrill Kelly,
Zach Davies and
Zac Gallen in the rotation. Smith started 13 games for the D-backs last year, but also made 35 relief appearances. Over 113.2 total innings in 2021, he had a 4.83 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP and a 24.8% strikeout rate. He pitched 14 innings this spring and had some mixed results as he allowed nine hits, eight walks and five earned runs while striking out 13.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: MLB Trade Rumors
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