He went 4-3 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 starts for the Astros this season. The 32-year-old Odorizzi was an All-Star with Minnesota in 2019, when he had a career-best 15 wins. He has a $13 million club option for 2023 with a $1 million buyout. Smith is making $13 million in what is likely the final year of his contract. The Astros have a glut of starting pitching and could afford to give up Odorizzi, especially to acquire a much-needed lefty for their bullpen. The AL West-leading Astros acquired the pitcher who was on the mound for the decisive game of the Braves' World Series victory over Houston last season. Also, former Padres closer Kirby Yates appears close to returning to the big leagues with the Braves after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Minter, Tyler Matzek and Dylan Lee - proving more effective out of the bullpen. He was especially expendable with three other lefties - A.J. In his last four appearances with the Braves, Smith surrendered six runs in three innings. In 41 appearances, Smith was 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA and five saves, giving up 35 hits - including seven homers - and 21 walks over 37 innings for a WHIP of 1.514. He had 37 saves during the 2021 regular season and was even more dominant in the postseason, throwing 11 scoreless innings with six saves over 11 appearances.īut Smith willingly gave up the ninth-inning slot when the Braves signed longtime Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen during the offseason, and the lefty faltered in a less-prominent role. Smith played a huge role in the Braves' first World Series championship since 1995. Also, there are concerns that 13-game winner Kyle Wright, in his first full big league season, and rookie sensation Spencer Strider could tire down the stretch. Ian Anderson has struggled and former All-Star Mike Soroka appears unlikely to make a major contribution this season after two major Achilles' injuries. The move was the biggest of three deadline deals pulled off by general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who on Monday gave up minor leaguers for corner outfielder Robbie Grossman from Detroit and infielder Ehire Adrianza from Washington.Ītlanta, with the third-best record in the NL and going into Tuesday's games trailing the East-leading New York Mets by 3 1/2 games, was seeking additional depth for the rotation.
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