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Mets reliever Drew Smith ejected from Subway Series game vs Yankees for illegal substance

Drew Smith became the second New York Mets pitcher to get ejected this season for using an illegal foreign substance when he was tossed from their Subway Series opener against the...

JUNE 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Mets RHP Drew Smith (sticky substance) tossed upon entering game New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday night's home game against the New York Yankees as quickly as h...

JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Drew Smith ejected after umpires check for sticky substances The Mets had to turn to John Curtiss out of the pen, though he retired the Yankees in order.

JUNE 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets Reliever Drew Smith Ejected For Sticky Substances, Facing 10-Game Suspension The New York Mets had another pitcher ejected for sticky substances, as Drew Smith was tossed and will now face a 10-game suspension.

JUNE 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets' Drew Smith ejected for sticky substance against Yankees

JUNE 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ejected for substance on hand Smith was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Yankees for a substance on his hand, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith was ejected before throwing a pitch in the contest after coming in to pitch the seventh inning. John Curtiss has replaced Smith on the mound. Assuming he doesn't win an appeal, the right-hander will be suspended for 10 games as a result of the ejection.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second save Smith picked up the save in one-third of an inning in Thursday's 4-2 victory over Philadelphia

Impact Smith threw just one pitch to earn the save, coaxing a flyout from Drew Ellis after Brooks Raley recorded the first two outs in the ninth. The 29-year-old Smith was the Mets' top right-handed option, with David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each having pitched the last two days. Smith had been struggling coming into Thursday's contest, allowing at least a run in each of his previous four appearances. He now sports a 3.86 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings this season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first career save Smith struck out the only batter he faced to record his first career save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Manager Buck Showalter didn't want to take any chances once the Mets grabbed the lead in the sixth inning, and after Adam Ottavino worked a scoreless seventh, David Robertson was asked to try and get a six-out save. When he ran out of gas in the ninth inning after throwing 40 pitches however, Smith was on hand to bail him out. Smith has earned his high-leverage spot with a 1.88 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 14.1 innings, collecting two wins and seven holds in 16 appearances along with Friday's save, but he's unlikely to see consistent save opportunities barring an injury to either Robertson or Ottavino.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss Sunday Smith (1-1) took the loss Sunday, giving up one run on one hit, one walk and one HBP in the eighth inning as the Mets fell 5-4 to the Giants. He struck out one.

Impact Called in to keep the game tied at 4-4, Smith instead got tagged for a one-out double by Mike Yastrzemski that brought home the game-winning run. Despite the stumble, the right-hander has been solid in a high-leverage role for the Mets to begin the season, recording six holds in 11 appearances with a 2.79 ERA and 13:6 K:BB through 9.2 innings.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Bullpen Shines in Shutout Victory Over Padres John Curtiss, Drew Smith, David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each chipped in a scoreless frame to help secure the Mets win.

APRIL 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Notches first hold of 2023 Smith gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning to record his first hold of the season in Thursday's win over the Marlins.

Impact It was a strong start to the season for the right-hander, who fired 10 of 16 pitches for strikes in relief of Max Scherzer. Smith isn't expected to be one of the arms called upon in the ninth to help replace Edwin Diaz (knee), but he should be able to blow past last year's career-high 14 holds with increased high-leverage usage.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong spring continues Smith gave up a hit and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless eighth inning during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

Impact Max Scherzer worked the first seven frames, so manager Buck Showalter may have been hinting at how he plans to use Smith in the regular season by deploying him in this spot. The right-hander was already set to have a fairly significant role in the Mets' bullpen this season, but the injury to Edwin Diaz (knee) bumps everyone else up a rung on the ladder. With at least one of David Robertson and Adam Ottavino moving into the ninth inning, Smith could be one of the team's primary high-leverage right-handers. The 29-year-old recorded a career-high 14 holds in 2022, but he could easily top that number this season. Smith has looked sharp this spring to boot, posting an 8:2 K:BB through five innings while giving up only one run.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso, Mets avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 1-year deal

Pete Alonso has agreed on a $14.5 million contract with the New York Mets for next season to avoid salary arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer

With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Mets have uncertainties in bullpen that need to be addressed But after closer Edwin Diaz and setup man Drew Smith, there are a lot of spots up for grabs. Trevor Williams, Trevor May, Adam Ottavino, Joe...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

New York Mets free-agency primer: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo decisions loom

The 2022 New York Mets have more free agents than any other MLB team, Jacob deGrom and Brandon Nimmo among them. What will they do, and how...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

New York Mets free-agency primer: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo decisions loom

Drew Smith Makes Hilarious Pitch to Edwin Diaz to Stick With New York Mets Drew Smith made a hilarious pitch to Edwin Diaz to re-sign with the New York Mets.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st alone

Eduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs — including the game-winning single in the 10th inning — to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-4 and back into sol...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Brosseau slam lifts Brewers 6-0, Mets set hit batter record

Pinch-hitter Mike Brosseau greeted Drew Smith with a grand slam in the pitcher’s return from two months on the injured list, and the New York Mets squandered a chance to boost thei...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially activated from IL Smith was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Smith has been held out of action since the end of July with a lat strain on his right side. During his rehab stint in Triple-A Syracuse, he pitched four scoreless innings, giving up just three hits and striking out six batters. He figures to serve as a solid piece to the Mets' bullpen as they prepare to make a deep run into the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets take 3-game road win streak into game against the Brewers

The New York Mets visit the Milwaukee Brewers looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

DeGrom fans 13 over 5 innings, Mets sweep Pirates

Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters — the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings — but didn’t factor into the decision

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Activation coming Tuesday Manager Buck Showalter said Smith (lat) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith made his fourth minor-league rehab appearance Saturday, clearing the way for him to rejoin the active roster this week. The 28-year-old has been a solid bullpen piece for the Mets this season with a 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 47:14 K:BB across 41 innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets Injury Updates: Starling Marte, Max Scherzer, Drew Smith, Tylor Megill New York Mets injury updates: Starling Marte, Max Scherzer, Drew Smith, Tylor Megill

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets host the Pirates on home winning streak

The New York Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

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