Drew Smith
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
Out
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Mets in February of 2025. The Mets declined a $2 million option for 2026 in November of 2025.
Club option declined
The Mets declined Smith's (elbow) $2 million option for 2026 on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Smith didn't pitch at all in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in July 2024. He is expected to be ready for the beginning of next season, but the Mets decided against bringing him back at the $2 million rate his option required. Smith has a career 3.48 ERA and 24.5 percent strikeout rate, so the 32-year-old reliever should draw interest in free agency.
Smith didn't pitch at all in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in July 2024. He is expected to be ready for the beginning of next season, but the Mets decided against bringing him back at the $2 million rate his option required. Smith has a career 3.48 ERA and 24.5 percent strikeout rate, so the 32-year-old reliever should draw interest in free agency.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-10%
BAA vs RHP
2025
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .261 | 34 | 18 | 29 | 4 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .236 | 49 | 20 | 39 | 5 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .308 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024vs Right | .238 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .247 | 27 | 14 | 21 | 2 |
| 2023vs Right | .236 | 33 | 15 | 29 | 5 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-2%
ERA at Home
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 3.86 | 1.43 | 35.0 | 10.8 | 5.1 |
| Since 2023Away | 3.92 | 1.44 | 39.0 | 9.5 | 4.2 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 2.45 | 1.23 | 7.1 | 13.5 | 3.7 |
| 2024Away | 3.48 | 1.74 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 5.2 |
| 2023Home | 4.23 | 1.48 | 27.2 | 10.1 | 5.5 |
| 2023Away | 4.08 | 1.33 | 28.2 | 9.1 | 3.8 |
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Could be close to rehab assignment
The Mets announced July 29 that Smith (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions and could be close to facing live hitters in batting practice, MLB.com reports.
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Rehab progressing
Smith (elbow) has been playing catch from 120 feet up to three times per week and threw 10 pitches from halfway up the mound earlier this week, Joe Pantorno of AMNY.com reports.
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Placed on 60-day IL
The Mets placed Smith (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
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Re-ups on one-year deal
Smith (elbow) agreed Wednesday with the Mets on a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2026, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Smith underwent Tommy John ligament construction surgery Friday, which included an internal brace procedure, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Working with new cutter
Smith has begun using a low-90s cutter this season, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Analysis
The right-hander already featured a diverse repertoire but can now go six pitches deep with the new addition. Smith had a bit of a down season in 2023 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 56.1 innings, but through eight appearances this year he's given up just one earned run and struck out 10. However, he's also issued five walks and has a 1.32 WHIP, and he'll likely need to cut down on the free passes in order to maintain the elite run prevention rate.
The right-hander already featured a diverse repertoire but can now go six pitches deep with the new addition. Smith had a bit of a down season in 2023 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 56.1 innings, but through eight appearances this year he's given up just one earned run and struck out 10. However, he's also issued five walks and has a 1.32 WHIP, and he'll likely need to cut down on the free passes in order to maintain the elite run prevention rate.