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Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader

Robbie Ray allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee hit back-to-back homers and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 7...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Discarded Tigers reliever's career first with Giants makes front office look foolish Former top Tigers prospect Dylan Smith picked up his first career save with the Giants after being traded.

JUNE 9 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Records first save Smith picked up the save Sunday against the Cubs. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Impact Smith shut the door in Sunday's low-scoring affair, retiring the side in order in the 10th inning to secure his first career save and a Giants victory. The right-hander's save opportunity came about with Caleb Killian, Erik Miller and Keaton Winn already having been deployed in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, respectively. Smith likely won't see save chances regularly, though the 26-year-old could work his way into more high-leverage opportunities if he continues to pitch well.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman's 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs

Matt Chapman singled to drive in automatic runner Jonah Cox in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 for their fourth win in their last five g...

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Another blow to Giants' bullpen as Gage (right knee inflammation) hits IL MILWAUKEE -- The Giants’ bullpen depth took another hit on Wednesday, when left-hander Matt Gage landed on the 15-day injured list with righ...

JUNE 4 • MLB.COM

Back to majors The Giants recalled Smith from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Impact Smith will rejoin San Francisco after completing just one appearance back on May 10 for the big-league club. In Triple-A, the 26-year-old posted a 3.98 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB. The right-hander will replace Matt Gage in the bullpen as he heads to the 15-day IL.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Giants optioned Smith to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Smith had just been recalled Sunday and turned in a scoreless relief outing. He'll return to Sacramento, where he's given up just three earned runs with 15 strikeouts across 12.2 innings.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Sunday The Giants recalled Smith from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was acquired from the Tigers in late March and will now get his first look in the big leagues with the Giants. Smith had a 1.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB over seven appearances in his first taste of the big leagues last year, and he's given up just three earned runs with 15 strikeouts across 12.2 innings to begin this season at Sacramento.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Giants send struggling reliever Ryan Walker to the minors

The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Giants acquire RHP Smith in trade with Tigers, part ways with Matos, Fitzgerald SAN DIEGO -- The Giants parted ways with two of their former top prospects on Monday, trading outfielder Luis Matos to the Brewers and desig...

MARCH 30 • MLB.COM

Tigers trade top prospect to Giants after Kevin McGonigle roster shuffle The Tigers traded top prospect Dylan Smith to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations.

MARCH 30 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Traded to Giants The Giants acquired Smith from the Tigers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Smith had been removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster last week and is now on the move to a new organization. The 25-year-old reliever has minor-league options and has been assigned to Triple-A Sacramento.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit The Tigers designated Smith for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in early March and is now losing his place on the 40-man roster. Smith made his MLB debut with seven relief appearances for the Tigers last year and pitched well, posting a 1.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP despite a 4:5 K:BB.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent packing from big-league camp The Tigers optioned Smith to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Smith will still join the Tigers' big-league group for its two-game exhibition in the Dominican Republic during the upcoming week, but he'll report to minor-league camp upon returning to Florida. The 25-year-old righty allowed just two earned runs on six hits and five walks over 13 innings in his seven appearances out of the Detroit bullpen in 2025, but he'll likely need to pitch well at Toledo in the early stages of the upcoming season before earning another look in the big leagues.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL Smith (shoulder) struck out two and allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk over one inning Wednesday in a relief appearance for Triple-A Toledo after being activated from t...

Impact Smith had been on the shelf at Toledo since the All-Star break due to a right shoulder strain before rejoining the Triple-A bullpen upon completing a six-appearance rehab assignment between the Florida State and Midwest Leagues. The 25-year-old righty possesses a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster and could be a candidate for a promotion in the final two weeks of the season if Detroit has a need for another bullpen arm.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible late-season option? Smith (shoulder) is a candidate to get called up to the majors late in the season if he's healthy enough, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com report.

Impact Smith has been on the shelf at Triple-A Toledo since July 6 with a shoulder strain, though there is some optimism that he'll be able to return in September, which could make him a candidate to help the Tigers out of the bullpen if a need arises. Prior to getting hurt, the 25-year-old righty had posted a 1.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 13 innings across two stints with Detroit before being sent back to the minors in early July.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible late-season option? Smith (shoulder) is a candidate to get called up to the majors late in the season if he's healthy enough, Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com report.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Toledo placed Smith on its 7-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified injury.

Impact After being optioned to Toledo on July 2, Smith made just one appearance for the Triple-A club before landing on the IL. The 25-year-old right-hander maintains a 2.70 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB in 26.2 innings between Toledo and Double-A Erie this season.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Smith to Triple-A Toledo following the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Smith was credited with the win for the first of Wednesday's twin bill after tossing 3.1 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks without recording a strikeout. Smith has allowed just two earned runs over 13 major-league innings since the beginning of June, but he'll head back to Toledo while Justyn-Henry Malloy joins the Tigers' 26-man roster.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong debut Smith, who tossed two scoreless innings of relief with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Twins, now has a 1.86 ERA this season.

Impact Smith has been back and forth between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo, so he's only logged 9.2 innings for the Tigers to date, but he's impressed in the small sample, allowing just four hits and three walks for a strong 0.72 WHIP. The 25-year-old is working in a mostly low-leverage role with limited fantasy impact during his rookie campaign, though he could earn more high-leverage innings if he continues to pitch well.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong debut Smith, who tossed two scoreless innings of relief with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Twins, now has a 1.86 ERA this season.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Lopez continues hot stretch with 7 innings in the Athletics' 3-0 win over the Tigers

Jacob Lopez pitched seveninnings and Nick Kurtz hit a three-run homer to help the Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday night

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Smith to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Smith was up with the Tigers for just one day, as he was recalled from Triple-A to serve as Detroit's 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader versus Pittsburgh. He was used in relief in the Tigers' 9-2 win in the first game of the day, tossing two scoreless innings.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man The Tigers recalled Smith from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Smith will serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader versus the Pirates and will be available for both contests of the twin bill. The 25-year-old has made two relief appearances for the Tigers this season, allowing two runs over three innings.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man The Tigers recalled Smith from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Smith will serve as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader versus the Pirates. The 25-year-old has made two relief appearances for the Tigers this season, allowing two runs over three innings of work.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ray dominant in relief as Giants complete 7-2 win over Braves in Game 1 of doubleheader

Chapman's 10th-inning single gives the Giants a 2-1 win over the Cubs

Giants send struggling reliever Ryan Walker to the minors

Jacob Lopez continues hot stretch with 7 innings in the Athletics' 3-0 win over the Tigers