CALEB SMITH NEWS

Eats innings in long relief Smith was charged with two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings of long relief in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Reds.

Impact Smith did his best to save the rest of the Arizona bullpen after starter Tyler Gilbert ceded seven runs (six earned) while recording only five outs before departing. With Gilbert unlikely to get another turn through the rotation this weekend in Philadelphia, Smith could be built up enough to make a spot start, but the Diamondbacks are more likely to turn to the recently signed Dallas Keuchel to step in as their new fifth starter.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks notebook: Caleb Smith accepts role, finds confidence out of bullpen Diamondbacks' Caleb Smith still wants to be a starting pitcher, but he's found a major-league role as a reliever.

JUNE 5, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rojas hits 3 home runs, Dbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6

Josh Rojas launched his first three longballs of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks powered past the Chicago Cubs 10-6 in a game of home run derby at Wrigley Field

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers best outing Smith struck out six over three scoreless and perfect innings in Wednesday's 11-3 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Smith entered after starter Merrill Kelly survived nine baserunners over five innings. The lefty has been plagued by inconsistency but delivered his best performance of the season. Since returning from Triple-A Reno, Smith has allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's HR, 3 RBIs lead Diamondbacks past Marlins 5-4

Christian Walker had a homer, double and three RBIs, and Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in majors Smith was recalled from Triple-A Reno prior to Friday's game.

Impact He worked as a multi-inning reliever at Triple-A, giving up one run on eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 7.2 innings over three appearances. Smith should work in a similar role out of the big-league bullpen.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will pitch relief in minors Smith will pitch out of the bullpen in a long-relief role at Triple-A Reno, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith was sent down to the minors over the weekend with Matt Peacock getting the call to Arizona. If Smith returns to the Diamondbacks, it will likely be as a multi-inning reliever.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact After he was tagged for five runs over three innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Mets, Smith was unlikely to be available in relief for another day or two. The Diamondbacks thus elected to swap him off the 28-man active roster in favor of a fresh arm in Matt Peacock, who will be available as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen in Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York

Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mops up but not well Smith allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over three relief innings in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact Smith was back to the bullpen after making one sketchy start in place of the injured Luke Weaver (elbow). He was better as a reliever than starter in 2021, but his first relief appearance in 2022 did not go well. He entered to start the seventh inning with the Diamondbacks down, 5-1, and absorbed whatever pounding the Mets delivered over the final three innings. That included giving up two more home runs, his third and fourth allowed over four innings. Humberto Castellanos, who will start Sunday's series finale in New York, is now taking Weaver's rotation spot.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor, Marte shine as Mets rout Diamondbacks in home opener

Francisco Lindor homered from both sides of the plate to back another stingy start from newcomer Chris Bassitt, and the New York Mets routed the sloppy Arizona Diamondbacks 10-3 in...

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitching out of bullpen Smith will pitch out of the bullpen after Humberto Castellanos was named the starter for Sunday's game against the Mets, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Smith struggled in his season debut Sunday against the Padres, as he allowed five runs (four earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out two in one inning to take the loss. The southpaw made most of his appearances as a reliever in 2021, and he'll take on a bullpen role once again while Castellanos serves as a starter. Smith should be one of the top options to fill in as a starter if needed.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't escape second inning Smith (0-1) got the loss in Sunday's 10-5 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing five runs (four earned) on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts in one inning.

Impact Smith started strong, recording both his strikeouts during a 1-2-3 first inning, but walked two batters and served up two long balls following a fielding error and was subsequently removed. It's a poor opening for the 30-year-old, who's looking to rebound from a down 2021 season that featured a 4.83 ERA and stints in and out of the starting rotation. He lines up to face the Mets in New York next Sunday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Profar's early slam jolts Padres past D-backs 10-5

Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam, Jorge Alfaro followed with another homer and the San Diego Padres used a big second inning to win their third straight game, beating the Arizona...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 4 of series

The San Diego Padres play the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hosmer, Machado help Padres pull away late, top D-backs 5-2

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Manny Machado added an RBI double and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Entering year in rotation Smith will start the season in Arizona's rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith is a starter by trade but moved to the bullpen last season while struggling to a 4.83 ERA. He'll head back to his old role for now, though he could be the one to make way if Luke Weaver (thumb) returns to the rotation. Smith's first start will come Sunday against the Padres.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls five innings Smith allowed one hit and three walks while striking out three over five scoreless innings in Monday's spring training start against the Mariners.

Impact Smith made his first spring start in a split-squad game following four relief appearances spent increasing his workload. The left-hander finished up the Cactus League strong with 11 consecutive scoreless innings. It's tempting to view him as a potential starter, but Smith is ticketed for the bullpen. Current rotation member Luke Weaver (thumb) will initially throw in relief, a potential opening for Smith to make a spot start, but the Diamondbacks have breaks in the schedule and don't need a fifth starter until April 19.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB asks umps for more random checks on sticky substances

Major League Baseball is asking umpires to make more random checks this season for pitchers using sticky substances

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws three relief innings Smith allowed one hit and one walk while striking out six over three scoreless innings in Friday's spring training game against the Angels.

Impact Smith gave the Diamondbacks bulk relief following Luke Weaver's short outing. He's on the outside looking in at Arizona's rotation after splitting time between starting and relieving in 2021 but is being stretched out in case a need arises early in the regular season. With Zac Gallen (shoulder) expected to miss the start of the season and presumptive fifth starter Zach Davies still ramping up, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, there could be a need for a couple starter arms the first week or two in April.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding four-time All-Star Mark Melancon on a $14 million, two-year deal

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs one-year deal Smith agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Smith moved between the rotation and bullpen for Arizona in 2021 and finished with a 4.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 124:63 K:BB in 113.2 innings. The left-hander fared much better as a reliever with a 2.70 ERA, so it seems likely the Diamondbacks will keep him in that role to begin 2022.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7

Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer and the Colorado Rockies rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Arizona Di...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staying busy since return Smith has made four appearances out of the Arizona bullpen since being reinstated from a 10-game suspension Sept. 22, giving up one run on four hits and three walks while striking...

Impact Each of Smith's appearances have come in lower-leverage scenarios, and he doesn't look like he'll factor into the Arizona closing picture over the final week of the season. Since moving to the bullpen in early August, Smith has submitted a 2.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a 20:10 K:BB in 24.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE