"Burch Smith, 36, signed a minor league deal with the Tigers in the winter and has been with Triple-A Toledo, allowing just two earned runs in ten innings while striking out 16."
"Smith's major league track record is limited, with a 6.03 earned run average over 191 innings, but he has shown improvement with a 1.76 ERA in winter ball."
"The Tigers will need to open a 40-man spot to officially promote Smith, who has been throwing his changeup more frequently than in recent years."
Burch Smith will be promoted to the Tigers' major league roster, replacing Enmanuel De Jesus, who has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo. Smith, 36, signed a minor league deal and has excelled in Triple-A, allowing only two earned runs in ten innings while striking out 16. His major league experience is limited, with a 6.03 ERA over 191 innings. After stints in Japan and South Korea, he showed promise in winter ball with a 1.76 ERA, leading to his current promotion.
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