Smith initially accepted an outright assignment to the Marlins' alternate site after going unclaimed off waivers, but Miami ultimately reversed course and chose to part ways with him entirely. The 30-year-old lefty, who gave up two earned runs over 1.2 innings with Miami earlier this season, is now free to sign with another organization.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Outrighted to alternate camp
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Smith was outrighted to the Marlins' alternate training site Tuesday.
Smith went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Marlins on Saturday, and he'll remain in the organization. The southpaw made two appearances in the majors this year, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out four over 1.2 innings.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Removed from 40-man roster
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Smith was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Saturday.
Smith was recently sent to the Marlins' alternate training site, but he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster. It's unclear whether he'll find a spot with another organization via waivers. The southpaw allowed two runs on two hits while striking out four over 1.2 innings during two appearances this year.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Sent to alternate training site
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Smith was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site after Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.
The 30-year-old didn't make an appearance during the matinee, and he was optioned to make room for the promotion of Game 2 starter Sixto Sanchez. Smith has appeared in two games for Miami this year and has allowed two runs on two hits with a 4:1 K:BB over 1.2 innings.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Rejoins big-league club
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Smith was recalled from the alternate training site Friday
The veteran left-hander was returned to the alternate training site Aug. 6 after being promoted a couple days earlier. Smith appeared in 14 games between the Indians and Marlins last year and had a 6.39 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 12.2 innings.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Sent down on cut day
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Smith was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Not to be confused with Josh A. Smith, who remains on the Marlins' active roster, this Smith was promoted earlier in the week but did not get into a game before being sent down. He will be available if the Marlins need a fresh arm later this summer.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Promoted to Marlins' bullpen
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Smith was added to the Marlins' big-league roster prior to Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Smith was one of many pitcher waiver claims by the Marlins following their COVID-19 outbreak, coming over from the Indians' organization. Smith struggled last year at the big-league level, particularly with his control, walking 11 batters in 12.2 innings.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Sent to alternate camp
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The Marlins optioned Smith to their alternate camp site Tuesday.
Scooped up off waivers from the Reds on Monday, Smith is only expected to remain at the Marlins' alternate site for a few days before joining the big club when it returns to action Aug. 4 after a week-long hiatus due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests within the organization. Smith's demotion merely cleared a spot on the 30-man active roster for another new reliever waiver-wire pickup in Mike Morin, who doesn't have any minor-league options remaining.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Marlins
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The Marlins claimed Smith off waivers from the Reds on Monday.
Smith wasn't included on the Reds' initial 30-man roster and was designated for assignment Friday, but he'll find a role with the Marlins' pitching staff. He's unlikely to play a significant role in Miami after posting a 6.39 ERA over 12.2 innings in the majors in his only experience in the big leagues last season.
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Reds' Josh D. Smith: Removed from 40-man roster
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Smith was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday.
Smith remains part of the team's player pool, but his chances of playing a significant role this season are reduced now that he's no longer part of the 40-man roster. His chances were likely slim to begin with, as he's a 30-year-old with a career 6.39 ERA in just 12.2 big-league innings.
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Reds' Josh D. Smith: Providing depth in 2020
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Smith will be a part of the Reds' 60-man player pool this season.
He was hanging onto a spot on the 40-man roster by a hair when things shut down, so naturally he was included in this larger pool. However, it is unlikely he pitches in the majors in anything other than a low-leverage role this season.
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Reds' Josh D. Smith: Demoted by Reds
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Smith was among the Reds' first spring training cuts Tuesday.
A 30-year-old waiver claim off the Marlins' roster in October, Smith is unlikely to remain on the Reds' 40-man roster by the start of the season.
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Reds' Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Reds
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Smith was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Wednesday.
Smith will look to fill a middle-relief role with the Reds in 2020 after spending time with the Indians and Marlins in 2019. In 14 appearances between those two clubs, the 30-year-old posted a 6.39 ERA with a 1.74 WHIP in 12.2 innings.
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Indians' Josh D. Smith: Designated for assignment
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Smith was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Smith threw 8.1 innings at the big-league level this season, recording a 5.40 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP. His 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 52.2 frames for Triple-A Columbus were considerably better but not enough to keep him on the 40-man roster.
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Marlins' Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Marlins
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Smith was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Saturday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Smith finds a new home a day after being designated for assignment by the Indians. The lefty reliever has a 5.40 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 8.1 innings. He will join the big-league club in Arizona on Monday.
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Indians' Josh D. Smith: Sent to minors
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The Indians optioned Smith to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Smith covered 2.1 innings in long relief in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Red Sox and likely wouldn't have been available out of the bullpen for at least the next couple days, prompting Cleveland to ship him out to the farm. Logan Allen was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move to provide the Indians with a fresh relief arm.
