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Tigers Release Josh Smoker

By Jeff Todd | September 6, 2018 at 9:33pm CDT

The Tigers announced tonight that they have released lefty Josh Smoker. That leaves the club with an open 40-man roster spot.

Smoker, 29, only made one appearance with the Tigers after being claimed off waivers over the summer. The former first-round pick made a notable comeback just to reach the majors, but hasn’t found much success. In parts of three seasons, he carries a 5.35 ERA with 11.1 K/9 and 4.9 BB/9 and a hefty 1.8 HR/9.

That said, the southpaw has produced swinging strikes at a strong 11.6% rate in that span, helping to support the healthy K rate. And he has had a nice showing at Triple-A this year. In his 45 1/3 innings, split between both organizations, he has produced a 3.38 ERA with 9.9 K/9 against 3.2 BB/9.

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  1. xabial

    7 years ago

    In case anyone’s wondering, that 1 game he has a 0.00 ERA (2 walks, 2 strikeouts in 1.2 IP) I know he’ll come down back to earth, but he didnt get blown out that 1 game with Detriot

    I know he has 5.35 ERA in parts of three seasons, I just like rooting for the underdogs Lol

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    • trendysayings

      7 years ago

      I was at that game he pitched in, and he looked better than most guys I’ve seen the Tigers use this year. Plus he’s a lefty. Hopefully we bring him back this offseason, even if it’s just as depth.

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      • andrewf

        7 years ago

        An Al Albuquerque reunion looks pretty good as well.

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        • xabial

          7 years ago

          Two of the best names in baseball.

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  2. tigerfan4ever

    7 years ago

    I’m sure that the spot was opened so that Stewart can be added after Toledo’s season is finished.

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  3. TJECK109

    7 years ago

    That 11.6% swinging strike rate is fine, it’s the other 88.4% that is a bit of a problem

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    • Solaris601

      7 years ago

      I saw all I needed to see in April & May with PIT. The guy’s just flat out ineffective, but if somebody thinks they can fix him, have at it.

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  4. dortmans

    7 years ago

    tobacco kills

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  5. astrosfan

    7 years ago

    Rangers bound. Smoker is Arlington bound. Hey what could it hurt? Heck Minor is there ONLY real pitcher they have anyways.

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    • jdgoat

      7 years ago

      Jose LeClerc might be the best reliever in baseball right now

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  6. Supilikethat

    7 years ago

    Yeah i wouldn’t want a smoker on my team… bad influence on kids

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  7. bravesfan

    7 years ago

    Still would like the braves to try a minor league deal with him. Home town kid and never hurts to have bullpen depth

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  8. johnk

    7 years ago

    Rollie Fingers , Bill Hands, Homer Bailey, Josh Smoker……all Name team members

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  9. baldman1916

    7 years ago

    Are they opening a spot for the long awaited PTBL from Oakland

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    • ifonlydetroitcoulddraft

      7 years ago

      With Oakland’s depth at SS on the farm, I’m hoping they get another young MIF prospect as opposed to another marginal AAA bullpen arm

      Reply
  10. YakAttack

    7 years ago

    Jim Leyland is devastated…

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