Guardians' Riley Smith: Signs MiLB contract

Smith was signed to a minor-league contract by the Guardians on Friday.

The 28-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since he was a member of the Diamondbacks in 2021. Smith was pitching for Cleburne in the Independent League this season where he posted a 5.73 ERA over 44 innings. He'll provide organizational depth for the Guardians.