Orioles acquire Daz Cameron from the Athletics for cash; the OF hit .200 last season for the A's
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Daz Cameron from the Athletics for cashOCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BURCH SMITH #40 - PITCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
4-1 W-L •
1.35 WHIP •
4.95 ERA
4-1 W-L
1.35 WHIP
4.95 ERA
Becomes free agent Smith elected free agency Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Smith cleared waivers after the Orioles removed him from their 40-man roster, but he will look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The righty collected a 4.95 ERA and 46:12 K:BB over 56.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles this season.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IL with groin strain The Orioles placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a groin strain, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact Smith will be forced to sit for the rest of the regular season, and it's unclear whether the severity of the groin strain will keep him out of action throughout Baltimore's postseason run. Smith joined the Orioles in late June after being DFA'd and subsequently released by the Marlins. Working out of Baltimore's bullpen, Smith has posted a 5.74 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 26.2 innings. Southpaw reliever Danny Coulombe (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sunk by two homers Sunday Smith (4-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Astros, allowing two runs on two hits and striking out two over one inning.
Impact Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz went back-to-back on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, and the Orioles weren't able to bounce back, leaving Smith with his first loss of the year. Smith was pretty effective after initially joining the Orioles in mid-July, but he's now been on the hook for multiple runs in three of his last four appearances. Since Aug. 10, he's allowed 10 runs (nine earned), including five home runs, over seven innings. Smith is now at a 4.84 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB overall 48.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami this year.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles fall to Astros, 6-3, as Burch Smith allows back-to-back homers in 7th on 'Sunday Night Baseball' BALTIMORE - Baltimore Orioles reliever Burch Smith churned the baseball between his palms as he scan...
AUGUST 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Back-to-back homers from Alex Bregman, Yainer Diaz push Astros past Orioles 6-3
Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz hit solo homers on consecutive pitches in the seventh inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles and a split of the...AUGUST 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up another win Smith (4-0) allowed a run on one hit over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Rays.
Impact Smith gave up a game-tying solo home run to Jose Caballero in the seventh inning, but the Orioles retook the lead in the eighth and held on. This was Smith's second appearance in a row with the win, and he's added two holds despite allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in August. For the year, the right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 42.1 innings between the Orioles and the Marlins. Smith is unlikely to see a lot of high-leverage work, but he could be called on in tight spots when the bullpen is thin.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up another win Smith (4-0) allowed a run on one hit over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Rays.
Impact Smith gave up a game-tying solo home run to Jose Caballero in the seventh inning, but the Orioles retook the lead in the eighth and held on. This was Smith's second appearance in a row during which he's nabbed a win, and he's added two holds despite allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in August. For the year, the right-hander has a 3.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 42.1 innings between the Orioles and the Marlins. Smith is unlikely to see a lot of high-leverage work, but he could be called on in tight spots when the bullpen is thin.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Urías hits go-ahead homer in 8th, Mountcastle drives in 3 as AL East-leading Orioles beat Rays 7-5
Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, Ryan Mountcastle drove in three runs and the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 on Saturday nightAUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First win with new team Smith (3-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Impact Smith has maintained a 2.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings since he first joined the Orioles' big-league roster in mid-July. The right-hander has provided some stability to address one of Baltimore's weak spots. Smith has also picked up two holds since the start of August, which suggests he's moving up the leverage ladder. For the season, he has a 3.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB over 41.1 innings between Baltimore and Miami, but it's clear he's more comfortable with his current team than he was with his previous one.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Joining Baltimore bullpen The Orioles selected Smith's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Impact He'll join the Baltimore bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Dillon Tate, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Though he opened the season as a member of the Miami bullpen, Smith was cut in June after he posted a 4.25 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 29.2 innings. He quickly caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league deal and turned in a pair of scoreless appearances with Norfolk before getting the call back to the majors.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo leads Marlins to third consecutive shutout win, 8-0 over skidding Mets
Jesús Luzardo and three relievers combined on the Miami Marlins’ third consecutive shutout, an 8-0 win over the New York MetsMAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Weathers strikes out a career-high 10 as Marlins beat Giants 6-3
Ryan Weathers struck out a career-high 10 before departing because of cramps in his left hand, and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Outrighted to Triple-A Smith cleared waivers Thursday and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Smith owns a 5.40 this season and a 6.03 ERA for his career, so it's no surprise to see him pass through waivers unclaimed. He'll remain as organizational depth for now.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7
Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Smith was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Tuesday.
Impact Smith recorded an unimpressive 5.40 ERA in 43.1 innings of relief for the Athletics, striking out just 14.9 percent of opposing batters. As a 31-year-old with a career 6.03 ERA at the highest level, he's unlikely to get claimed off waivers. Domingo Acevedo's contract was selected to fill Smith's place in the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernández hits 100th HR, Jays go deep 4 times, beat A's 10-8
Teoscar Hernández hit his 100th career home run, José Berríos took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and the Blue Jays survived a late scare to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-8, Tor...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles again Friday Smith allowed three earned runs on five hits over one inning in a loss to the Yankees on Friday.
Impact The veteran reliever has now given up a total of eight earned runs in two of his last three trips to the mound, a reminder of why he's been used sparingly since the beginning of July (19.1 innings over 10 appearances). Smith has pitched to a 5.12 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over that span, a far cry from the career-best 2.25 and 0.67 figures he posted in those respective categories in 2020.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bassitt struck by liner, Athletics lose 9-0 to White Sox
Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt was carted off the field after he was struck on the side of his head by a line driveAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt was carted off the field after he was struck on the side of the head by a line driveAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row
Jed Lowrie hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to five, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs rare appearance Smith fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday, allowing two hits and a walk while recording a strikeout.
Impact The veteran reliever saw his first game action since July 6 and delivered his second consecutive scoreless appearance. Smith's sparse usage could be a reflection of his highly inconsistent season, one that's seen him allow multiple runs in five of 21 appearances on his way to a 5.06 ERA.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani scheduled to start for Angels at Athletics
The Angels will start Shohei Ohtani on Monday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Cole IrvinJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sparingly used at end of first half Smith, who owns a 1-1 record, 5.94 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 24.2 innings, has logged just two appearances since June 26 as the second half of the season begins.
Impact The veteran reliever has been a lot more hittable this season than during an impressive six-appearance debut stint with the Athletics in 2020, and the more frequent stumbles may be starting to cost him some opportunities. Smith has offered some modest fantasy value in deeper formats by notching four holds, but he's also given up multiple earned runs in five appearances and has seen a precipitous drop in strikeout rate from last year's 29.5 percent to 17.1 percent.
JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland's Chapman puts 14-game hit streak on the line against Giants
Athletics, streaking Chapman set for matchup with GiantsJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
