Devin Smeltzer - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets MiLB deal with Detroit The Tigers signed Smeltzer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Smeltzer had been pitching in the Mexican League and has not seen any action at the big-league level since 2023. The left-hander will give the Tigers some experienced swingman depth at Triple-A Toledo.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB deal with Tigers The Tigers signed Smeltzer to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Marlins released Smeltzer on July 10.

Impact Even while injuries have decimated the Marlins' rotation depth at the big-league level, Smeltzer -- who made nine appearances (one start) for Miami in 2023 -- didn't perform well enough at Jacksonville to earn a call-up. The Marlins ultimately elected to replace him on the Jacksonville roster with right-hander Adam Oller, who signed a minor-league contract with the organization. Smeltzer posted a 3.69 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:13 K:BB across 31.2 innings at Triple-A prior to being cut loose.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches open market Smeltzer elected free agency Sunday.

Impact Smeltzer will get a head start on finding his next landing spot after spending the 2023 season in the Marlins organization. He made nine appearances spanning 22.1 innings at the big-league level, pitching to a 6.45 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Smeltzer cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact Smeltzer has been added and removed from the Marlins' 40-man roster multiple times this season. He'll remain in the organization and hope to earn another promotion in the final weeks.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man roster spot Smeltzer was designated for assignment Friday, Noah Berger of Fish on First reports.

Impact Smeltzer was needed for 3.2 innings out of the bullpen in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh arm. The left-hander has already been outrighted several times this season, so odds are he'll clear waivers again and remain in the organization.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen Miami selected Smeltzer's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

Impact Smeltzer was pushed off the 40-man roster last month, but he remained with the Marlins after passing through waivers unclaimed and will now get another opportunity at the big-league level. The left-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Smeltzer cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smeltzer is no longer on the Marlins' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. The left-hander has tossed three scoreless innings during his brief time with Miami in 2023.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA"d by Miami Smeltzer was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smeltzer had his contract selected by Miami on Thursday and delivered three scoreless frames in two appearances, but it apparently wasn't enough to retain his spot on the 40-man roster. The left-hander has a 5.79 ERA across 18.2 innings overall this year.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen Miami selected Smeltzer's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Impact Smeltzer has struggled in both the majors and minors this season, but the Marlins need a fresh arm heading into their series finale Thursday versus the Phillies. The 27-year-old left-hander figures to operate in long relief.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Smeltzer was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact It is the second DFA in less than a week for Smeltzer, who's surrendered 14 runs -- 12 earned -- in 15.2 innings this season at the major-league level. He passed through waivers unclaimed last time around.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Marlins The Marlins selected Smeltzer from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami designated Smeltzer for assignment Friday but now they're calling him up again to replace Johan Quezada in the bullpen. The lefty has a brutal 6.75 ERA in 12 innings this season, but he has held opponents scoreless over his last pair of appearances.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers and outrighted The Marlins outrighted Smeltzer to Triple-A Jacksonville after he cleared waivers Tuesday.

Impact Smeltzer was designated for assignment last week after the Marlins selected the contract of Johan Quezada from Jacksonville. In 12 innings with Miami prior to being removed from the roster, Smeltzer registered a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Smeltzer was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johan Quezada will join the club in a corresponding move. Smeltzer, 27, had struggled to a 6.75 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 12 innings of work this season with Miami after showing pretty well in a swingman role last year with the Twins. He could draw interest on waivers.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in no-decision Smeltzer didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four innings in a 6-1 wi...

Impact Making his first start of the season after a couple relief appearances, the former Twin gave the Marlins a solid outing but wasn't able to qualify for the win, exiting after 65 pitches (42 strikes). It was an impressive turnaround for Smeltzer, who served up four homers in his first five innings this year, and with the Miami rotation in tatters right now due to a rash of biceps injuries to Trevor Rogers, Johnny Cueto and Sandy Alcantara, the 27-year-old southpaw could get stretched out further to handle more than just a spot start in a twin bill.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start in doubleheader Smeltzer is scheduled to start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader in Cleveland, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smeltzer has made both of his appearances for Miami to date out of the bullpen, working four innings on April 10 in Philadelphia and one inning Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Giants. Considering Smeltzer threw 23 pitches in that outing and is now taking the hill on just two days' rest, he'll likely be in store for a relatively light workload Saturday even though he's starting. The Marlins are expected to select Jeff Lindgen's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville to have him serve as the 27th man for the twin bill, and he could be tasked with covering the bulk of the innings once Smeltzer exits the contest.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto, Yastrzemski homer in 11th, Giants beat Marlins 5-2

Michael Conforto and Mike Yastrzemski hit two-run homers off Devin Smeltzer in the 11th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Miami Marlins 5-2 to stop a five-game losi...

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Smeltzer's meaningful meeting with young fan fighting cancer PHILADELPHIA -- Marlins left-hander Devin Smeltzer is a believer that everything happens for a reason. A Vorhees, N.J., native, Smeltzer gre...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reaches free agency Smeltzer elected free agency Tuesday after clearing outright waivers.

Impact Smeltzer has been with the Twins since being acquired from the Dodgers in the July 2018 deal that sent infielder Brian Dozier to Los Angeles, but he may try his luck with a new organization now that he's on the open market for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old lefty made 15 appearances (12 starts) at the big-league level in 2022, going 5-2 with a 3.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB in 70.1 innings.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Smeltzer was placed on outright waivers by the Twins on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Smeltzer spent the majority of the 2022 season with the Twins, and he maintained a respectable 3.71 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 70.1 innings. However, his contact-heavy approach resulted in some inconsistent performances, as he allowed six or more earned runs in two of his 12 starts. Smeltzer will now be subjected to waivers and could find a new club relatively quickly.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Urshela's 3-run double sends Twins over Red Sox 4-2

Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed the Minnesota Twins ahead and four relievers made the lead stand in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Altuve, Mancini HR; Valdez, Astros hand Twins 5th straight L

Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and Trey Mancini added a two-run shot to back up another quality start by Framber Valdez, and the Houston Astros held on for a 5-3 win over the Minn...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins place All-Star OF Buxton on IL with hip strain

The Minnesota Twins have placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade strain of his right hip

AUGUST 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent down Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul following Monday's game against the Rangers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smeltzer saw just one outing during his latest stint with the big club, allowing one run on five hits while fanning one over three frames Saturday against the Rangers. He was demoted to make room for Tuesday's starter, Aaron Sanchez.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager, Mathias hits in 10th lead Rangers past Twins 4-3

Corey Seager hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and Mark Mathias added an RBI in the frame, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

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Conforto, Yastrzemski homer in 11th, Giants beat Marlins 5-2

Urshela's 3-run double sends Twins over Red Sox 4-2

Altuve, Mancini HR; Valdez, Astros hand Twins 5th straight L

Twins place All-Star OF Buxton on IL with hip strain

Seager, Mathias hits in 10th lead Rangers past Twins 4-3