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Josh Smoker: Let go by Dodgers
Josh Smoker has been released by the Dodgers, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Smoker was cut loose from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, along with outfielder Ezequiel Carerra. He had been a non-roster invitee to spring training and posted a 9.00 ERA with an 11:9 K:BB over 14 innings prior to the move.
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Dodgers' Josh Smoker: Invited to Dodgers camp
Josh Smoker will join the Los Angeles Dodgers' big-league training camp after signing a minor-league deal with the team Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.The 30-year-old lefty has thrown 79 career major-league innings, posting an unimpressive 5.35 ERA. He gave up seven runs in 7.1 innings while recording a 4:7 K:BB last season with the Pirates and Tigers.
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Josh Smoker: Let go by Detroit
Josh Smoker was released by the Tigers on Thursday.Smoker was demoted to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday after appearing in just one game for the Tigers. He's spent time with both Pittsburgh and Detroit in 2018, accruing an 8.59 ERA and 2.45 WHIP with four strikeouts over 7.1 innings. Smoker will look to latch on with another team following his release.
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Tigers' Josh Smoker: Shipped to Triple-A
Josh Smoker was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Thursday's game against the Yankees.Smoker made one appearance since being promoted to the big leagues Sunday, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings while walking two and striking out two. The Detroit Tigers are expected to announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's matchup.
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Tigers' Josh Smoker: Moves up to big club
The Detroit Tigers recalled Josh Smoker from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.Detroit picked up Smoker in late July in a waiver claim and immediately optioned him to Toledo, where he tallied a 3.86 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in nine appearances before earning a callup. He'll likely work in a middle-relief role initially with Detroit, but could work his way up the bullpen depth chart quickly if he's able to avoid blowup outings.
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Tigers' Josh Smoker: Claimed by Tigers
Josh Smoker was picked up off waivers by the Detroit Tigers, and he'll be optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.Smoker was recently designated for assignment by Pittsburgh after appearing in seven games out of the bullpen this season, allowing seven runs over 5.2 innings. Detroit has bumped Warwick Saupold from the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.
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Pirates' Josh Smoker: Designated for assignment
Josh Smoker was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.Smoker was cast off the 40-man roster in order to make room for Casey Sadler, who was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Max Moroff was optioned to the minors. Across seven appearances with the Pirates this year, Smoker posted an unsightly 11.12 ERA and 2.82 WHIP over 5.2 innings of relief. He will be subject to waivers and could join a new organization if claimed or traded within the next week.
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Pirates' Josh Smoker: Returns to Triple-A
Josh Smoker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.Smoker allowed three runs on two hits in two appearances since being recalled Wednesday, and will return to Triple-A in favor of a fresh arm. The 29-year-old has a 2.59 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 31.1 innings for Indianapolis this season.
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Pirates' Josh Smoker: Called up to majors
Josh Smoker was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.The lefty allowed four runs in four innings without getting a single strikeout in a previous stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season. At the Triple-A level, he's thrown 31.1 innings with a solid 2.59 ERA.
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Pirates' Josh Smoker: Moves to Triple-A
Joshua Smoker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.The southpaw made five appearances for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the young season, but he was shelled in his most recent appearance, allowing four runs in 1.1 frames Wednesday. He'll head back to the minors with Clay Holmes to allow fresh arms to play in Pittsburgh. Smoker's big-league experience could have him returned to the big leagues soon, but for now, he'll be relegated to the Triple-A bullpen.