Drew Smith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Potential Mets Reunion With Just-Released Reliever Is Very Tempting A familiar face has hit the open market. Can the Mets swoop in and make an instant impact? Right-hander Drew Smith is officially opting out...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Opts out of minors deal The Twins released Smith on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Smith had an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal and decided to exercise it after not being called up. In his first season back from a second Tommy John surgery, Smith has posted a 4.74 ERA and 19:9 K:BB across 24.2 innings of work with Triple-A St. Paul.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal with Minnesota Smith signed a minor league contract with Minnesota, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. He inked a minor-league deal with the Nationals in mid-February with an invitation to spring training and appeared in six Grapefruit League games, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5.1 scoreless innings, but was later released. He'll add depth at Triple-A for the Twins.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith

The Washington Nationals have unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Let go by Washington The Nationals unconditionally released Smith on Saturday.

Impact Smith missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. He inked a minor-league deal with the Nationals in mid-February with an invitation to spring training and appeared in six Grapefruit League games, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out seven across 5.1 scoreless innings. Smith wasn't on track to make the Nationals' Opening Day roster, but his unconditional release means he'll be able to sign with a team looking to bolster its bullpen depth.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

After 2nd Tommy John surgery, vet Smith vying for spot in young Nats bullpen WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Describing himself as a “fully healthy player” after recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, Drew Smith was...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Fully healed from TJ surgery Smith (elbow) completed a bullpen session Wednesday and said that he's under no restrictions during spring training, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Smith didn't pitch at any point in 2025 after undergoing the second Tommy John surgery of his career in July 2024, but he said that he made a complete recovery by the end of last season. After the Mets declined his team option for 2026 back in November, Smith sat out the open market for more than three months before landing a minor-league deal with Washington earlier this week. Though Smith isn't currently on the 40-man roster, a solid spring should put him in good position to break camp with the Nationals, given their lack of experienced relief arms. The 32-year-old owns a 3.06 ERA over 192 career big-league appearances, all of which came with the Mets.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Washington Smith (elbow) agreed Monday with the Nationals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Michelle Margaux of SNY.tv reports.

Impact According to Margaux, Smith's deal will be worth $1.75 million if he makes the Opening Day roster and includes up to $1.25 million in performance-related bonuses. The 32-year-old right-hander missed the entire 2025 season while on the mend from July 2024 Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, but he could be at or near full health at this point. If Smith proves during spring training that he's regained his pre-surgery velocity and command, he could quickly earn a high-leverage role in an unsettled Washington bullpen. Over parts of six big-league seasons, Smith owns a 3.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 15.2 K-BB% over 191 appearances, all of which came with the Mets.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Club option declined The Mets declined Smith's (elbow) $2 million option for 2026, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith didn't pitch at all in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in July 2024. He is expected to be ready for the beginning of next season, but the Mets decided against bringing him back at the $2 million rate his option required. Smith has a career 3.48 ERA and 24.5 percent strikeout rate, so the 32-year-old reliever should draw interest in free agency.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agents

Boston third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lucas Giolito, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz and New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody B...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Mets

The Miami Marlins start a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Mets meet in series rubber match

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs look to stop 5-game skid, take on the Mets

The Chicago Cubs look to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs start 3-game series at home against the Mets

The Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets and Nationals square off in series rubber match

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals look to stop losing streak in matchup with the Mets

The Washington Nationals aim to stop their five-game slide with a victory against the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets take on the Padres with series tied 1-1

Both the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

New York Mets and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres visit the Mets to begin 3-game series

The New York Mets host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets host the Rangers on 4-game home losing streak

The New York Mets look to break their four-game home slide with a win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets bring 7-game losing streak into matchup against the Rangers

The New York Mets look to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to break 6-game skid, take on the Rangers

The New York Mets aim to break their six-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets aim to end slide in game against the Phillies

The New York Mets are looking to break their five-game losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets aim to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Phillies

The New York Mets will aim to break their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to break road losing streak, take on the Phillies

The New York Mets will aim to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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