JUNE 27, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
DREW SMITH #33 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
1-1 W-L •
1.53 WHIP •
3.06 ERA
1-1 W-L
1.53 WHIP
3.06 ERA
Mets lose to Brewers after Drew Smith blows lead in first game back from sticky stuff suspension It proved to be Mount Everest levels of steep Monday night at Citi Field in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Justin Verlander threw five...
Back from suspension Smith was reinstated Monday from his 10-game foreign substance abuse suspension.
Impact Smith received the 10-game ban after being ejected from the Mets' game against the Yankees back on June 13 when an umpire found sticky stuff on his right hand. He returns Monday to a 4.18 ERA and 28:10 K:BB through 23.2 innings for the year.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets pitcher's hands were sticky too, but umpire that ejected Drew Smith lets it slide Mets reliever David Robertson shocked by the umpiring crew
JUNE 15, 2023 • NJ.COM
Mets puzzled as Drew Smith suspension marks team's fourth of 2023: 'We're all very frustrated'
Seven pitchers have drawn suspensions this year for sticky hands. Four of them have been Mets. The latest is another blow to their bullpen a...JUNE 15, 2023
Mets Lose Reliever Drew Smith to 10-Game Suspension The New York Mets will be without a key reliever and will also be playing a man down for the next 10 games.
JUNE 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLB suspends Mets RHP Drew Smith for 10 games Major League Baseball handed New York Mets right-hander Drew Smith the obligatory 10-game suspension Wednesday for violating the prohibition...
JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
10-game suspension announced Smith has been suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball for violating the foreign substance policy, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's an automatic suspension after Smith was ejected from Tuesday's appearance versus the Yankees. He will begin the suspension Wednesday and will be eligible to return June 26.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway Series
New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, the fifth pitcher and second on his team penalized for using banned sticky stuffJUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets players, fans slumber as Yankees rally in Subway opener
New York is the city that never sleeps, but don't tell that to Queens and the 2023 Mets, whose sluggish season continued Tuesday with a loss...JUNE 14, 2023
Mets reliever Drew Smith ejected from Subway Series game vs Yankees for illegal substance
Drew Smith became the second New York Mets pitcher to get ejected this season for using an illegal foreign substance when he was tossed from their Subway Series opener against the...JUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets RHP Drew Smith (sticky substance) tossed upon entering game New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday night's home game against the New York Yankees as quickly as h...
JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Drew Smith ejected after umpires check for sticky substances The Mets had to turn to John Curtiss out of the pen, though he retired the Yankees in order.
JUNE 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets Reliever Drew Smith Ejected For Sticky Substances, Facing 10-Game Suspension The New York Mets had another pitcher ejected for sticky substances, as Drew Smith was tossed and will now face a 10-game suspension.
JUNE 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ejected for substance on hand Smith was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Yankees for a substance on his hand, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smith was ejected before throwing a pitch in the contest after coming in to pitch the seventh inning. John Curtiss has replaced Smith on the mound. Assuming he doesn't win an appeal, the right-hander will be suspended for 10 games as a result of the ejection.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches second save Smith picked up the save in one-third of an inning in Thursday's 4-2 victory over Philadelphia
Impact Smith threw just one pitch to earn the save, coaxing a flyout from Drew Ellis after Brooks Raley recorded the first two outs in the ninth. The 29-year-old Smith was the Mets' top right-handed option, with David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each having pitched the last two days. Smith had been struggling coming into Thursday's contest, allowing at least a run in each of his previous four appearances. He now sports a 3.86 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings this season.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first career save Smith struck out the only batter he faced to record his first career save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact Manager Buck Showalter didn't want to take any chances once the Mets grabbed the lead in the sixth inning, and after Adam Ottavino worked a scoreless seventh, David Robertson was asked to try and get a six-out save. When he ran out of gas in the ninth inning after throwing 40 pitches however, Smith was on hand to bail him out. Smith has earned his high-leverage spot with a 1.88 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 14.1 innings, collecting two wins and seven holds in 16 appearances along with Friday's save, but he's unlikely to see consistent save opportunities barring an injury to either Robertson or Ottavino.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss Sunday Smith (1-1) took the loss Sunday, giving up one run on one hit, one walk and one HBP in the eighth inning as the Mets fell 5-4 to the Giants. He struck out one.
Impact Called in to keep the game tied at 4-4, Smith instead got tagged for a one-out double by Mike Yastrzemski that brought home the game-winning run. Despite the stumble, the right-hander has been solid in a high-leverage role for the Mets to begin the season, recording six holds in 11 appearances with a 2.79 ERA and 13:6 K:BB through 9.2 innings.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets Bullpen Shines in Shutout Victory Over Padres John Curtiss, Drew Smith, David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each chipped in a scoreless frame to help secure the Mets win.
APRIL 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Notches first hold of 2023 Smith gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning to record his first hold of the season in Thursday's win over the Marlins.
Impact It was a strong start to the season for the right-hander, who fired 10 of 16 pitches for strikes in relief of Max Scherzer. Smith isn't expected to be one of the arms called upon in the ninth to help replace Edwin Diaz (knee), but he should be able to blow past last year's career-high 14 holds with increased high-leverage usage.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strong spring continues Smith gave up a hit and a walk while striking out three in a scoreless eighth inning during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
Impact Max Scherzer worked the first seven frames, so manager Buck Showalter may have been hinting at how he plans to use Smith in the regular season by deploying him in this spot. The right-hander was already set to have a fairly significant role in the Mets' bullpen this season, but the injury to Edwin Diaz (knee) bumps everyone else up a rung on the ladder. With at least one of David Robertson and Adam Ottavino moving into the ninth inning, Smith could be one of the team's primary high-leverage right-handers. The 29-year-old recorded a career-high 14 holds in 2022, but he could easily top that number this season. Smith has looked sharp this spring to boot, posting an 8:2 K:BB through five innings while giving up only one run.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso, Mets avoid arbitration with $14.5M, 1-year deal
Pete Alonso has agreed on a $14.5 million contract with the New York Mets for next season to avoid salary arbitrationJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer
With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami MarlinsNOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets have uncertainties in bullpen that need to be addressed But after closer Edwin Diaz and setup man Drew Smith, there are a lot of spots up for grabs. Trevor Williams, Trevor May, Adam Ottavino, Joe...
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
New York Mets free-agency primer: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo decisions loom
The 2022 New York Mets have more free agents than any other MLB team, Jacob deGrom and Brandon Nimmo among them. What will they do, and how...NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Drew Smith Makes Hilarious Pitch to Edwin Diaz to Stick With New York Mets Drew Smith made a hilarious pitch to Edwin Diaz to re-sign with the New York Mets.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
