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Drew Smyly | Relief Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/13/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 190
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Drew Smyly pitched three perfect innings for his second career save Monday in a 5-1 game against the Orioles.
Under other circumstances, we'd question Jim Leyland leaving his best or second best reliever in to throw three innings in a four-run game. Smyly, though, needed just 33 pitches to get his nine outs, so he may need only one day off before he's ready to work again. Jun 17 - 10:20 PM

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Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly has a 1.93 ERA and 24/6 K/BB ratio over 23 1/3 innings this season.

There's no room for Smyly in the Tigers' rotation, so he has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen. The 23-year-old had seven straight scoreless appearances before he gave up two runs on three hits and a walk during his most recent appearance on Saturday against the Indians. There's no immediate plan to change his role, but he would have some value in mixed leagues if he gets a chance in the rotation at some point.
May 14 - 10:07 AM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly pitched four perfect innings against the Yankees on Friday to earn his first career save in an 8-3 game.

Even if it were 6-3 instead, we hope the Tigers would have left Smyly in the game. He completely shut the Yankees down after they racked up six hits and a couple of walks in five innings against Doug Fister. He had five strikeouts, compared to just two for Fister. Don't pick up Smyly expecting more saves, but he's not a bad option in AL-only leagues with the likelihood that he'll land in the rotation at some point.
Apr 5 - 4:36 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly will begin the season in the Tigers' bullpen.

Smyly posted a quality 3.38 ERA and 17/3 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings this spring, but it wasn't enough to unseat Rick Porcello from a rotation spot. While there was some speculation that he could be sent to minors to start, he'll pitch out of the bullpen with the big club for the time being.
Related: Drew Smyly
Source: Chris Iott on Twitter
Mar 26 - 11:42 AM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly bounced back from a poor outing against the Nationals to limit the same team to one run in five-plus innings in a win Friday.

Ian Desmond's homer was the only damage as Smyly struck out five and walked none. The sudden Rick Porcello-to-San Diego rumors Thursday gave new life to Smyly's rotation bid, but since that does isn't happen, it seems likely that Smyly is Triple-A bound.
Mar 22 - 5:01 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly gave up five runs in four innings Sunday in his start versus the Nationals.

Smyly probably isn't going to get that rotation spot, not with Rick Porcello pitching well and the trade rumors having quieted. Smyly will probably have some AL-only value if someone ahead of him gets hurt, but don't expect much from him in April and May.
Mar 17 - 5:21 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly yielded three runs -- two earned -- in 3 1/3 innings Tuesday in a win over the Phillies.

It was his worst outing of the spring. Smyly allowed five hits, walked one and struck out one. Rick Porcello has been dominant his last couple of times out, so Smyly's rotation chances may be pretty bleak.
Mar 12 - 4:50 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly tossed four shutout innings in Thursday's win over the Braves.

The left-hander gave up two hits and a walk while striking out four. Smyly has been lights-out in his first nine spring innings, allowing just four baserunners and no runs while striking out six. His competition for the fifth spot in the Tigers' rotation, Rick Porcello, has also been terrific, posting a 3.38 ERA and 10/0 K/BB ratio. This one could go down to the wire, assuming Porcello isn't traded.
Mar 7 - 9:35 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly pitched three perfect innings, striking out two, as a Tigers split-squad beat the Pirates 3-1 on Saturday.

Smyly, now up to five scoreless innings, could force the Tigers to make a tough call if he keeps pitching like this. Rick Porcello doesn't deserve to lose his rotation spot, but Smyly may be the better option as a fifth starter, particularly on a team with such a mediocre infield defense.
Mar 2 - 4:35 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly shut out the Phillies for a couple of innings Monday in a no-decision.

Smyly probably doesn't have much chance of overtaking Rick Porcello for a spot in Detroit's rotation, but there's still the slim chance Porcello could be traded. Alternatively, an injury could open up a place for him. He's a sleeper in AL-only leagues.
Feb 25 - 5:08 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

According to CBS Sports' Danny Knobler, the Tigers are "taking calls" on left-hander Drew Smyly.

The Tigers seem committed to trading either Smyly or right-handed starter Rick Porcello this offseason. Smyly, 23, posted a solid 3.99 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 94/33 K/BB ratio across 99 1/3 innings this past year for Detroit. He seems likely to attract interest from multiple clubs.
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 08:03:00 PM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly will be on the Tigers' roster for the ALDS against the Athletics.

Smyly and Rick Porcello will pitch out of the bullpen, with manager Jim Leyland going with a four-man rotation. Brayan Villarreal and Brennan Boesch are not on the roster. The Tigers have 14 position players and 11 pitchers active for the ALDS. Don Kelly and Danny Worth are part of a five-man bench.
Source: Chris Iott on Twitter
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 11:31:00 AM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly turned in a solid performance in a spot start against the Twins on Friday, allowing just two hits over 5 1/3 scoreless frames in a no-decision.

Smyly walked just one and fanned five in the contest. He filled in more than admirably for Max Scherzer who was scratched again with shoulder tightness. On the season, Smyly has posted a 4-3 record, 4.01 ERA and 94/31 K/BB ratio over 98 2/3 innings. If Scherzer is unable to return, Smyly could get the ball again in the critical season finale against the Royals in Kansas City on Wednesday.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 01:33:00 AM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Drew Smyly will start Sunday against the Twins.

With Friday's game postponed, Smyly will pitch one game of Sunday's doubleheader, with Max Scherzer (shoulder) or Rick Porcello starting the other. Scherzer told the Detroit News he fully expects to be cleared by the Tigers. An MRI on his right shoulder ruled out structural damage.
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Source: Detroit News
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 09:58:00 AM
Drew Smyly - R - Tigers

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that Drew Smyly will most likely start in place of Max Scherzer when the Tigers take on the Twins on Sunday.

Scherzer had initially hoped to be deemed ready to return for his scheduled start, but it appears they're going to err on the side of caution. Smyly has done a decent job in his rookie season, posting a 4-3 record, 4.45 ERA and 87/28 K/BB ratio over 89 innings of work. He represents a decent option as a match-up play against an underwhelming Twins' squad.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 01:08:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
3Bryan Holaday
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
3Avisail Garcia
CF1Austin Jackson
2Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly