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Athletics' Chris Smith: Endures rough 2017
Christopher Michael Smith, who wrapped up his 2017 campaign with 1.2 scoreless innings in last Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers, generated an 0-4 record, 6.79 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 55.2 innings in 2017.The 36-year-old right-hander might be nearing the end of the line if his 2017 performance is any indication. Smith gave up multiple earned runs in 10 of 14 appearances, including eight straight at one point. Smith's ERA was his highest since his rookie 2008 campaign, while his 5.0 K/9 and 2.6 HR/9 were career-worst figures. Moreover, the veteran's numbers could have been even more unsightly, considering he had the benefit of a .244 BABIP allowed.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Moved to bullpen
Christopher Michael Smith will be removed from the starting rotation and work out of the bullpen moving forward, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.Smith was shelled for seven runs during his Monday start against the Angels and now holds an unsightly 7.11 ERA on the season. He'll presumably work in a long-relief role moving forward, with Daniel Mengden taking his spot in the starting rotation.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Allows seven runs in no-decision Monday
Christopher Michael Smith allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks across 3.1 innings in a no-decision Monday against the Angels. He struck out three.Smith was victimized by the long ball in this one, yielding six runs via the home run before his removal in the fourth. He threw just 55 percent of his pitches for strikes and was unable to pitch effectively from behind. Smith could remain in the rotation for the remainder of the season, but he's looked outclassed at this level, allowing 33 earned runs over his last 26.2 innings. He's slated to start during Saturday's double-header against the Astros.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Likely to remain in rotation
Christopher Michael Smith is likely to remain a part of the starting rotation for the balance of the regular season in the wake of Paul Blackburn's season-ending wrist injury, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.The 36-year-old right-hander is coming off a forgettable month of August (0-3 record, 8.49 ERA over five starts), but Blackburn's injury will apparently afford him an opportunity to make up for it in the final month of the season. A career minor-leaguer, Smith hadn't started a game at the big-league level until doing so on July 8. He's often appeared overmatched after tossing a trio of quality starts to open his current stint with the A's.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Burned by Angels on Tuesday
Christopher Michael Smith (0-4) fell to the Angels on Tuesday, getting tagged for seven runs (six earned) on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings while striking out only one.Two of those hits left the yard, marking the third time in Smith's last four starts that he's surrendered multiple homers. With a 6.27 ERA, 26:17 K:BB and 2.5 HR/9 in 47.1 big-league innings, Smith should be far away from any active fantasy rosters ahead of Monday's home rematch with the Angels.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: To start Tuesday
Christopher Michael Smith will start Tuesday against the Angels, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.This will likely be a short-term move back to the rotation, as the Oakland Athletics indicated they think Smith's future is in the bullpen. That said, they need a temporary replacement for the injured Paul Blackburn (wrist), so Smith will get another chance for now. He owns a brutal 5.56 ERA and has allowed 11 home runs over seven starts, so expect him to go back to the bullpen once Blackburn is ready to return.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Will shift to bullpen
Christopher Michael Smith is moving to the bullpen, according to manager Bob Melvin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.There is a chance that Smith will take the place of Paul Blackburn (wrist) for his projected start against the Angels at the beginning of next week, but the right-hander is set to transition to the bullpen moving forward. He was hit pretty hard during Monday's start against Baltimore, allowing five runs -- four earned -- over 4.1 innings. That outing marked the fourth time in his past five outings that Smith gave up four or more runs. It is not clear as to what role Smith will occupy out of the bullpen, but he could be used in long-relief appearances now that he's out of the starting rotation.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Roughed up in loss to Orioles
Christopher Michael Smith (0-3) allowed five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and two walks across 4.1 innings while earning the loss Monday against the Orioles. He struck out three.Smith struggled with the long ball in this one, allowing three home runs over the fourth and fifth innings. He routinely fell behind, throwing just 56 percent of his pitches for strikes, and was victimized in predictable counts. Smith, who has allowed 20 earned runs over his last 24.2 innings, will need a better showing Sunday against the Rangers to hold his place in the rotation.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Allows three runs in Tuesday's no-decision
Christopher Michael Smith allowed three runs on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings during Tuesday's game against the Royals. He struck out three and did not factor into the decision.Smith allowed three runs in the first inning on a leadoff walk, hit by pitch, Eric Hosmer two-run double and a Melky Cabrera RBI single. He settled down after the bumpy opening frame to retire 14 of his next 15 batters faced before being lifted in the sixth inning with his team clinging to a 4-3 lead. He was denied his first winning decision of the season when Santiago Casilla surrendered a two-run home run to Drew Butera in the eighth inning. Smith will look to grab his first win in his upcoming matchup against the Orioles on Monday.
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Athletics' Chris Smith: Surrenders four home runs in loss
Christopher Michael Smith (0-2) took the loss Thursday, allowing five earned runs while striking out three batters over 6.0 innings. He surrendered four home runs.This was Smith's first start since July 29 after a brief stint in the bullpen. He was tagged for seven extra-base hits and gave up back-to-back homers on two separate occasions. The A's lack of rotation depth could afford Smith another start, but it's worth noting that his nine home runs allowed in 34.0 innings might cause manager Bob Melvin to consider other options. As it stands, Smith is lined up to face the Royals on Tuesday.
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