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Burch Smith
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DET
2026 season
- GP
- 13
- W-L
- 0-2
- ERA
- 3.18
- WHIP
- 1.47
- K
- 20
- IP
- 17.0
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | vs CLE | L 1-3 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| May 19 | vs CLE | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 17 | vs TOR | L 1-4 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 15 | vs TOR | W 3-2 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 12 | @NYM | L 2-10 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| May 9 | @KC | L 1-5 | L | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| May 6 | vs BOS | L 0-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 5 | vs BOS | L 3-10 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| May 3 | vs TEX | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 1 | vs TEX | L 4-5 | L | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 28 | @ATL | L 2-5 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 25 | @CIN | L 2-9 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 23 | vs MIL | W 5-4 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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| Sep 17 | vs SF | L 0-10 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 9 | @BOS | L 3-12 | - | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7 | vs TB | L 1-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 4 | vs CWS | L 1-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs CWS | W 9-0 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 31 | @COL | L 5-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 29 | @LAD | L 3-6 | - | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | vs HOU | L 3-6 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 23 | vs HOU | W 7-5 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 20 | @NYM | W 9-5 | - | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 17 | vs BOS | L 1-5 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16 | vs BOS | L 10-12 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | vs BOS | W 5-1 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10 | @TB | W 7-5 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7 | @TOR | W 7-3 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 6 | @TOR | L 2-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 4 | @CLE | W 9-5 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 1 | @CLE | L 3-10 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 31 | vs TOR | W 10-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29 | vs TOR | W 11-5 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 26 | vs SD | L 4-6 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 23 | @MIA | L 3-6 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 21 | @TEX | L 2-3 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 19 | @TEX | W 9-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 12 | vs NYY | L 1-4 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 12 | @NYM | L 4-10 | - | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 9 | vs CLE | L 3-6 | - | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 2 | vs TEX | L 0-6 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| May 31 | vs TEX | W 8-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 27 | @SD | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 21 | vs MIL | L 5-7 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 19 | vs NYM | L 3-7 | - | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 17 | vs NYM | W 8-0 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 11 | vs PHI | L 3-8 | - | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| May 7 | @LAD | L 2-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 5 | @ATH | W 12-3 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 2 | vs COL | W 5-4 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 30 | vs COL | W 7-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 28 | vs WSH | L 9-12 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 26 | vs WSH | L 1-3 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 24 | @ATL | L 3-4 | - | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | @ATL | L 0-3 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 19 | @CHC | L 3-8 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 16 | vs SF | W 6-3 | - | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | vs ATL | L 1-8 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | @NYY | L 0-7 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | @STL | L 1-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 3 | vs LAA | L 2-10 | - | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 1 | vs LAA | L 4-7 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 29 | vs PIT | L 2-7 | - | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Latest news
Smith underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Aug. 31, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The procedure brings an end to Smith's season, after the right-hander struggled to bounce back upon hitting the injured list May 22 due to shoulder inflammation. Before being deactivated, Smith turned in a 3.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB across 17 innings over 13 appearances for Detroit. The 36-year-old righty is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agency this winter.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 25
Smith is being evaluated after exiting a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with right shoulder/lat discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Smith was making his second rehab appearance after missing nearly two months with right shoulder inflammation, so it's a worrisome setback. More should be known about the reliever's condition in the coming days.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 24
Smith (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Smith has been shelved by right shoulder inflammation since May 22 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list in late June. He's progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment and could be back in the majors by late July or early August. Prior to his injury, Smith posted a 3.18 ERA and 1.47 wHIP across 17 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 17
The Tigers transferred Smith (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Ben Malgeri, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo. Smith is in the midst of a throwing progression as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation, but his move to the 60-day IL indicates that the Tigers weren't counting on him being ready to contribute out of the bullpen before the All-Star break. He'll be eligible for activation beginning July 21.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 23
Smith (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Smith is working his way through a throwing progression after being placed on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to right shoulder inflammation. He'll likely need to complete another side session or two before advancing to facing live hitters and then heading out on a rehab assignment. Smith is without a definitive timeline for a return, but if he steers clear of any setbacks, he'll have a shot at rejoining the Detroit bullpen before the end of June.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 11
Smith (shoulder) started a throwing program Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Shortly after landing on the 15-day injured list May 22 due to right shoulder inflammation, Smith received a cortisone shot to address the injury. After responding well to the injection, Smith is beginning to ramp up again and could re-emerge as an option in the Detroit bullpen later this month. He'll likely require a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated from the IL.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 8