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Working as opener Saturday Smith will serve as the opening pitcher during Saturday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Smith has been one of the Tigers' most reliable bullpen options so far this season, logging a 1.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP alongside a 16:4 K:BB in 11.1 innings. He'll be trusted to handle the first inning or two of Saturday's contest before turning things over to bulk reliever Ty Madden.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with loss Friday Smith (0-1) took the loss Friday, allowing one run on three hits in two innings of relief as the Tigers fell 5-4 to the Rangers. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran righty got the call in a high-leverage spot but couldn't seal the deal, giving up the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning on an Alejandro Osuna double as Texas broke a 4-4 tie. With Kenley Jansen struggling of late, Will Vest (undisclosed) not 100 percent and Kyle Finnegan having pitched the prior two days, manager A.J. Hinch's late-game options were limited Friday, but Smith has pitched well since being promoted from Triple-A Toledo to potentially be in the mix. Through 7.1 innings over four appearances, he's delivered a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out four Tuesday Smith allowed a run on two hits and a walk across two innings of relief in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. He struck out four.

Impact Smith is off to a nice start with the Tigers since getting the call from Triple-A Toledo, as he's allowed just one run in three appearances, and he's struck out eight batters already across 5.1 innings. The 36-year-old had toiled in the minors since last appearing in the majors back in 2024, and he's not yet a true high-leverage bullpen option in Detroit, but he could earn a more significant role if he continues to pitch well.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers reliever's blowup vs Brewers was final straw as Detroit makes roster move The Tigers optioned Enmanuel De Jesus after a blowup inning vs. the Brewers, and promoted Burch Smith.

APRIL 22 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Contract selected The Tigers selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Smith was off to a terrific start with Toledo, yielding two runs with a 16:0 K:BB over 10 innings. The 36-year-old will give the Tigers a fresh bullpen arm and will be making his first major-league appearance since 2024 when/if he gets into a game.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows makes Opening Day roster, Pérez optioned to Triple-A The Tigers made some of their final roster moves on Tuesday, optioning infielder Jace Jung and outfielders Trei Cruz and Wenceel Pérez to Tr...

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

Tigers avoid major injury scare with Spencer Torkelson after AJ Hinch update For a few tense moments Tuesday in Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers had reason to hold their breath. When a pitch from veteran reliever Burch Sm...

MARCH 11 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Latches on with Tigers The Tigers signed Smith to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Smith will get $1.5 million if in the majors, with $250,000 more available in incentives. The 25-year-old spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 7.08 ERA and 26:12 K:BB over 20.1 frames. Smith made 50 relief appearances between the Marlins and Orioles in 2024, holding a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB across 56.1 innings. He'll likely begin the upcoming season in the bullpen at Triple-A Toledo.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with undisclosed injury Smith left Friday's appearance for Triple-A Indianapolis after facing just one batter with an undisclosed injury, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Smith left in the middle of a plate appearance against Royce Lewis when he signaled for a trainer. Smith has thrown 1.1 scoreless innings in three appearances for Indianapolis this season.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minor-league camp Smith was reassigned to minor league spring training on Monday.

Impact Smith inked a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league camp back in January, but he was unable to do enough to earn a bullpen spot. Instead, he'll set his sights on beginning the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he'll serve as organizational depth.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI deal from Pittsburgh The Pirates signed Smith to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Smith, 34, collected a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB across 56.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles this past season. The veteran right-hander will compete for a bullpen job in spring training.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles acquire Daz Cameron from the Athletics for cash; the OF hit .200 last season for the A's

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Daz Cameron from the Athletics for cash

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent Smith elected free agency Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Smith cleared waivers after the Orioles removed him from their 40-man roster, but he will look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The righty collected a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB over 56.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with groin strain The Orioles placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a groin strain, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Smith will be forced to sit for the rest of the regular season, and it's unclear whether the severity of the groin strain will keep him out of action throughout Baltimore's postseason run. Smith joined the Orioles in late June after being DFA'd and subsequently released by the Marlins. Working out of Baltimore's bullpen, Smith has posted a 5.74 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 26.2 innings. Southpaw reliever Danny Coulombe (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sunk by two homers Sunday Smith (4-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Astros, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out two over one inning.

Impact Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz went back-to-back on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, and the Orioles weren't able to bounce back, leaving Smith with his first loss of the year. Smith was pretty effective after initially joining the Orioles in mid-July, but he's now been on the hook for multiple runs in three of his last four appearances. Since Aug. 10, he's allowed 10 runs (nine earned), including five home runs, over seven innings. Smith is now at a 4.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB overall 48.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami this year.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles fall to Astros, 6-3, as Burch Smith allows back-to-back homers in 7th on 'Sunday Night Baseball' BALTIMORE - Baltimore Orioles reliever Burch Smith churned the baseball between his palms as he scan...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back-to-back homers from Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz push Astros past Orioles 6-3

Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles and a split of the...

AUGUST 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Picks up another win Smith (4-0) allowed a run on one hit over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Rays.

Impact Smith gave up a game-tying solo home run to Jose Caballero in the seventh inning, but the Orioles retook the lead in the eighth and held on. This was Smith's second appearance in a row during which he's nabbed a win, and he's added two holds despite allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in August. For the year, the right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 42.1 innings between the Orioles and the Marlins. Smith is unlikely to see a lot of high-leverage work, but he could be called on in tight spots when the bullpen is thin.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another win Smith (4-0) allowed a run on one hit over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Rays.

Impact Smith gave up a game-tying solo home run to Jose Caballero in the seventh inning, but the Orioles retook the lead in the eighth and held on. This was Smith's second appearance in a row with the win, and he's added two holds despite allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in August. For the year, the right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 42.1 innings between the Orioles and the Marlins. Smith is unlikely to see a lot of high-leverage work, but he could be called on in tight spots when the bullpen is thin.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Urías hits go-ahead homer in 8th, Mountcastle drives in 3 as AL East-leading Orioles beat Rays 7-5

Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, Ryan Mountcastle drove in three runs and the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 on Saturday night

AUGUST 11, 2024 • Associated Press

First win with new team Smith (3-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Smith has maintained a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings since he first joined the Orioles' big-league roster in mid-July. The right-hander has provided some stability to address one of Baltimore's weak spots. Smith has also picked up two holds since the start of August, which suggests he's moving up the leverage ladder. For the season, he has a 3.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 41.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami, but it's clear he's more comfortable with his current team than he was with his previous one.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Baltimore bullpen The Orioles selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact He'll join the Baltimore bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Dillon Tate, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Though he opened the season as a member of the Miami bullpen, Smith was cut in June after he posted a 4.25 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 29.2 innings. He quickly caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league deal and turned in a pair of scoreless appearances with Norfolk before getting the call back to the majors.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luzardo leads Marlins to third consecutive shutout win, 8-0 over skidding Mets

Jesús Luzardo and three relievers combined on the Miami Marlins’ third consecutive shutout, an 8-0 win over the New York Mets

MAY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Weathers strikes out a career-high 10 as Marlins beat Giants 6-3

Ryan Weathers struck out a career-high 10 before departing because of cramps in his left hand, and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3

APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Yost on Burch Smith: 'It was a good first start for him'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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