Mets Activate Pitcher from Injured List

The New York Mets are getting a reliable bullpen arm back. 

The team has activated pitcher Drew Smith from the 15-day injured list. 

.@Mets activate RHP Drew Smith from the IL; place RHP Tommy Hunter (back tightness) on the 15-day IL

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRostersMoves) September 20, 2022

Smith joins the Mets' bullpen in the middle of the team's series against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

The twenty-eight-year-old has posted a solid 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts over 41 innings. He has a 2-3 record over 37 relief appearances. 

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Smith has been out since late July after suffering a right lat strain. 

Over four seasons in the majors, all with the Mets, Smith holds a strong 3.30 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 113 strikeouts across 117 innings. 

He is a former 3rd-round pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2015 MLB Draft. 

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