Mets sign RHP Chad Smith to minor-league contract with MLB spring training invitation
The Mets signed right-handed reliever Chad Smith to a minor-league contract with an MLB spring training invitation, as SNY contributor Joe DeMayo reported Sunday.
Smith, 28, spent the 2023 season with the Oakland A's. In 10 games, Smith logged 13 1/2 IP while posting a 6.59 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. He rounded out his production by striking out nine and walking seven.
The 2022 season saw him make 15 appearances with the Colorado Rockies. Smith struck out 23 and walked 15 while pitching to a 7.50 ERA and 1.72 WHIP over 18 IP.
Before he made his MLB debut on May 29, 2022, Smith worked through the minors with the Miami Marlins organization from 2016-19.
The Marlins traded Smith to the Rockies on Aug. 14, 2020.
Originally, Miami selected Smith from Ole Miss with the No. 323 overall pick in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
