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Joe Smith | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/22/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Joe Smith (oblique) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the Giants.
Smith has been limited in Indians camp by an oblique strain. He should be fine for the start of the 2013 season. Mar 4 - 12:06 PM
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

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Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) threw a successful round of live batting practice Thursday in Indians camp.

Smith tossed 25 pitches and felt no lingering pain or discomfort in his left oblique. The right-hander is aiming to make his Cactus League debut early next week.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 28 - 1:57 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Thursday.

Smith is behind the rest of the Indians' pitchers, but his injury is no longer an issue this point. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 26 - 12:15 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday with no issues.

Smith is still a little behind schedule, but it appears the oblique is no longer an issue and he'll have no trouble getting ready for Opening Day. "This was like his first day of spring training," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "In two days he’ll throw a 30-pitch bullpen."
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Feb 20 - 7:50 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch Tuesday and is scheduled to throw off a mound Wednesday.

Smith fell a bit behind the other pitchers in camp after he suffered a left oblique injury last week, but he's progressing nicely. As a reliever, he shouldn't need much work to get ready for Opening Day.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 19 - 3:59 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) pronounced himself "ready to go" after playing catch for the second straight day Saturday.

Smith had been dealing with a tweaked oblique, but it appears to be a non-issue at this point. "He's going exactly as we hoped," said Indians manager Terry Francona. "He'll be just fine."
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feb 17 - 9:35 AM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (oblique) played catch from up to a distance of 75 feet on Thursday and felt good.

Smith is currently dealing with a left oblique injury, but it's not a major concern. He'll take the day off on Thursday and continue to progress on Friday.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 13 - 12:03 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith is behind the rest of the pitchers in Indians' camp due to a left oblique injury.

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that he'll be sidelined anywhere from one to two weeks. Smith posted a 2.01 ERA and 45/21 K/BB ratio over 67 innings last season and figures to pitch in a set-up role in 2013.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Feb 12 - 2:56 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

The Indians and RHP Joe Smith have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

Smith earned a salary of $870,000 last season while posting a 2.01 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 45/21 K/BB ratio across 67 innings. He'll serve as a setup man again in 2012.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 12:40:00 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Indians activated RHP Joe Smith from the 15-day disabled list.

Smith has been dealing with an abdominal strain that has delayed the start of his season, but he fared well in a few rehab appearances and is good to go. He'll help set up from the right side for the Tribe.
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 03:02:00 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

The Indians are expected to activate Joe Smith (abdomen) from the disabled list before Friday's game against the Orioles.

Smith began the season on the disabled list with a strained abdominal muscle, but is back to full health. He allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings during a rehab stint with Double-A Akron while striking out seven and walking a pair.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Thu, Apr 14, 2011 12:02:00 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (abdomen) will be activated from the disabled list this weekend.

Indians skipper Manny Acta made the announcement Wednesday. Smith has made several minor league relief appearances and should be ready to go.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 06:04:00 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (abdomen) had a 1-2-3 inning in a rehab appearance for Double-A Akron Tuesday.

He also pitched Monday, as he's showing he can pitch in back-to-back days without any issues. Smith is likely to be activated Friday after the Indians return home from a road trip.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 10:41:00 PM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (abdomen) could be back with the Indians by next weekend.

Smith pitched his second scoreless inning Saturday for Double-A Akron and is schedule to pitch again on Monday. The Indians return from a road trip to play the Orioles Friday, and it seems likely that Smith will be in uniform for that game.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 10:25:00 AM
Joe Smith - R - Indians

Joe Smith (abdomen) tossed a scoreless inning Thursday at Triple-A Columbus.

Smith fanned two batters, looking sharp in Triple-A Columbus' season opener. He should be back in the major league bullpen within the next four or five days.
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Thu, Apr 7, 2011 10:19:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Trevor Bauer
7Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann