Smith was traded to the Athletics from the Rockies in exchange for Jeff Criswell on Tuesday.
Smith received his first taste of major-league action in 2022, recording a 7.50 ERA and 1.72 WHIP over 18 innings out of the bullpen. Smith has always been able to strike out batters at an exceptional rate, though he's often struggled to limit walks.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Back in big leagues
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Smith was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Smith has had brief stints with the big-league club this season and will rejoin the Rockies' bullpen since active rosters expanded to 28 players Thursday. He's posted a 3.09 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 35 innings over 32 appearances at the Triple-A level this year but should serve mainly as a middle reliever now that he's back in the majors.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Gets demoted
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The Rockies optioned Smith to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Smith's latest stint in the big leagues lasted all of three days. He made one appearance out of the bullpen for Colorado, striking out three over two scoreless frames in a game Wednesday against the Padres.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Rejoins major-league club
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Smith was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Smith had a one-day stint with the Rockies in mid-July and will return to the major-league roster Wednesday. The 27-year-old has given up seven earned runs across 3.1 frames in three appearances for Colorado this year.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Sent back to Triple-A
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Smith was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Smith was recalled when Carlos Estevez landed on the paternity list Friday, but he'll return to the minors one day later with Estevez already back with the team. Smith didn't draw into Friday's game versus the Pirates during his most recent stint in the majors.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Back in majors
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Smith was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
The right-hander was demoted by the Rockies on June 19 but will return to the majors with fellow reliever Carlos Estevez moving to the paternity list. Smith has appeared in three games for Colorado this year and has given up seven earned runs over 3.1 innings.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Recalled by Rox
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Smith was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Smith has been on the active roster for two brief stints this season, allowing six runs across two innings of relief work. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage work during his time with the team. Tyler Kinley (elbow) hit the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Moves back to Triple-A
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Smith was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque after Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
Smith was optioned to Albuquerque on Tuesday but was back on the active roster as the 27th man for Wednesday's twin bill. He pitched an inning during the matinee and was tagged for six runs on five hits with two walks and zero strikeouts.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Returns to minors
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Smith was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old has been up with the big-league club the past few days and will now return to Albuquerque. Smith made his MLB debut Sunday and had one strikeout in a scoreless inning.
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Rockies' Chad Smith: Contract selected by Rockies
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Smith's contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Smith has been in the mix for a big-league spot for several years, but his command was a slight concern. However, he will now join Colorado's bullpen after posting a 1.89 ERA, 24:5 K:BB and 0.95 WHIP in 19 innings over 17 appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque this season. The right-hander will be available to make his major-league debut in relief during Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
