Nationals release right-hander Drew Smith
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith on Saturday.
Smith, 32, had signed a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league camp after missing the entire 2025 season to recover from Tommy John surgery. He went 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 relief appearances with the New York Mets in 2024.
Smith has gone 12-13 with a 3.48 ERA and five saves in 191 career games, all with the Mets.
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