Joe Smith

Joe Smith announced his retirement from the MLB after 16 seasons.

Fantasy Impact

Smith last pitched a couple of years ago in the 2022 season. He pitched for the Mets, Guardians, Angels, Cubs, Blue Jays, Astros, Mariners and Twins across his career, finishing with 30 career saves and 229 holds.

Joe Smith recorded one out, allowing five hits, one walk, and six earned runs in a loss to the White Sox Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith served up home runs to Moncada, Vaughn, and Harrison in the seventh inning. The veteran reliever has appeared in 30 games this season and has a 4.88 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, .320 OBA, and a 12.00 H/9 ratio. Fantasy managers should stay away from Smith.

Joe Smith has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has been on the shelf since June 26 (retroactive to June 24) with upper trap tightness. He'll return to being a solid option out of the Twins bullpen as he has 14 holds, a 2.78 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 28 appearances. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned right-handed pitcher Josh Winder to Triple-A St. Paul.

Joe Smith may be activated from the 15-day IL on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has been on the IL since June 23rd with an upper trapezius strain, but his recovery has gone well. He has a 2.78 ERA but has not factored into the saves situation and has just a 13.3% strikeout rate. He's not worth rostering in any format.

Twins reliever Joe Smith was tasked with pitching the 10th inning of a tied ballgame against the White Sox on Sunday. He allowed one unearned run (the free runner on second base) and one hit while striking out one batter. The right-hander earned the win as Minnesota ultimately defeated Chicago by a score of 6-4 in extra innings.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has gone 5 2/3 innings without an earned run this season. He has racked up a 1.06 WHIP, .190 OBA, two walks, and six strikeouts in the process. The 38-year-old is not on the fantasy radar.