DYLAN SMITH NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers scratch Carpenter against White Sox because of right hamstring tightness

The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers have scratched right fielder Kerry Carpenter from the lineup against the Chicago White Sox because of right hamstring tightness

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Smith to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The move makes room on the Tigers' 26-man roster for Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow/hip), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Smith was promoted from Triple-A to the majors this past Friday, and across two outings he allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over three innings without striking out a batter.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Smith and Taylor help the White Sox cool off the Tigers with an 8-1 victory

Shane Smith pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to stop a four-game slide

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

MLB-leading Tigers place RHP Jackson Jobe on injured list with flexor strain

The Detroit Tigers place pitcher Jackson Jobe on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow injury

MAY 30 • Associated Press

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

Impact Smith recently moved to the bullpen and it has been a successful transition. He has a 15:1 K:BB over 8.1 scoreless innings in his last six minor-league appearances and can pitch multiple innings at a time.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Destined for majors The Tigers plan to select Smith's contract Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Smith has transitioned from a starting to a relief role this season and found significant success. He was just promoted to Triple-A Toledo on May 19, but he has picked up a save and struck out five across 2.1 innings at the level. Smith figures to begin his big-league career in low-leverage spots, but that could change if he performs well.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Making jump to Triple-A Smith was promoted to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Impact Smith has performed well through his first 12 appearances of the 2025 campaign at Double-A Erie, posting a 1.80 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 20.0 innings. He's found success strictly in a relief role this season after making 13 starts a season ago at High-A West Michigan.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE