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Mets’ Drew Smith: Fans three as opener
Drew Smith allowed two hits and one unearned run in two innings, striking out three hitters and not factoring into the decision of Saturday’s 12-5 loss to the Rays.The righty proved effective in the opener role, holding the Rays to just a run before the New York Mets’ bullpen allowed the game to get out of hand. Smith has now pitched three innings this season and has yet to yield an earned run. Given Saturday’s success, Smith figures to serve as the opener again in the future.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Serving as opener Saturday
Drew Smith will serve as the opener Saturday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Smith has appeared in one game with the New York Mets this season, throwing a clean inning against Baltimore on May 12. He’ll likely only throw only one or two innings, with Joey Lucchesi expected to throw the bulk of the innings after Smith.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Joins big-league roster
Drew Smith was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list in late April and sent down, but he’ll join the New York Mets ahead of Sunday’s series finale. Trevor Hildenberger was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Activated, sent down
Drew Smith (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the New York Mets’ alternate training site Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Smith had been on the injured list since the start of the regular season, but he’s now fully healthy after he pitched in an intrasquad game at the Mets’ alternate training site Saturday. The right-hander has made 35 relief appearances for the Mets across the last two seasons but will have to wait to make his 2021 debut until a spot opens up in the team’s bullpen.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Throwing in intrasquad game
Drew Smith (shoulder) will throw in an intrasquad game at the New York Mets’ alternate training site Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Smith threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, and his appearance in the intrasquad game could be one of his final hurdles before he’s cleared to return to make his season debut. The right-hander posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven innings across eight relief appearances last year.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Throws live BP
Drew Smith (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Smith has been on the 10-day injured list since the start of the regular season but seems to be trending toward a return. The right-hander made eight relief appearances for the New York Mets last year and posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven innings.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Placed on 10-day IL
Drew Smith (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Smith has been dealing with right shoulder soreness recently and hasn’t made an appearance in game action since March 13. He’ll begin the season on the injured list and doesn’t yet have a timetable for his return.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Nursing sore shoulder
Drew Smith is dealing with right shoulder soreness and has no timeline for his return to game action, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.It’s unclear when the injury first cropped up, but the right-hander hasn’t appeared in a Grapefruit League game since March 13. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Smith’s availability for Opening Day is now in question.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Returns to alternate site
Drew Smith was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Smith joined the big-league roster earlier in the week but didn’t appear in a game during his brief time with the team. The 26-year-old has a 6.43 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB over seven innings this season.
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Mets’ Drew Smith: Called up from alternate site
The New York Mets recalled Drew Smith from their alternate training site ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Orioles, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.He’ll join the New York bullpen as a replacement for Robert Gsellman, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib. Smith has made eight relief appearances for the Mets this season, giving up five earned runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings.
