| Thu Jun 26 2014 | 13:12 | Padres sign Chris Smith to minors contract | ||||
Padres signed RHP Chris Smith to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. | ||||||
Smith was sporting a 2.15 ERA and 55/10 K/BB ratio in 50 1/3 innings this season for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League. The 33-year-old righty hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2010. | ||||||
| Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter | ||||||
| Wed Nov 24 2010 | 15:19 | Chris Smith lands in Seattle | ||||
Mariners signed RHP Chris Smith to a minor league deal. | ||||||
Smith has posted a 5.55 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 7.0 K/9 rate over parts of three big league seasons. He impressed at Triple-A Nashville with a 3.56 ERA and 11.6 K/9 rate. The right-handed will be given a shot to win a bullpen spot for 2011. | ||||||
| Sun Jun 20 2010 | 11:44 | Brewers outright Smith back to Nashville | ||||
Brewers sent RHP Chris Smith outright to Triple-A Nashville. | ||||||
Smith was sent back to Nashville to make room for Todd Coffey in the Brewers' bullpen. He appeared in three games for Milwaukee and allowed two runs on four hits. | ||||||
| Mon Jun 7 2010 | 14:09 | Brewers add closer Chris Smith from AAA | ||||
Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Chris Smith from Triple-A Nashville. | ||||||
Smith has been given a try in the majors in years past and it hasn't worked out, but perhaps he's a different pitcher now. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 1.71 ERA and 16 saves this year as the Nashville Sounds' closer. He will pitch in middle relief for the Brewers. | ||||||