"The Nationals were able to steal righty reliever Drew Smith in free agency, who had been with the National League East rival New York Mets since 2018. This is a very solid addition for the Nationals' bullpen, and the team was able to get him on a very affordable deal as well, with him being on a minor league deal."
"For his career, Smith has a 3.48 ERA and 1.278 WHIP, and has struck out 202 batters compared to 77 walks in 196.1 total innings and 191 games. He did not appear in the majors last season as he was recovering from Tommy John Surgery, but he has never posted above a 4.15 ERA out of the bullpen in a season in which he appeared in more tha"
The Washington Nationals prioritized improving their bullpen after one of the worst performances in baseball last season. The front office under President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni pursued waiver claims, trades for fringe 40-man players, and low-cost free-agent signings. The club signed right-handed reliever Drew Smith to a minor-league deal that guarantees $1.75 million plus incentives if he makes the roster. Smith missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery but has a 3.48 ERA, 1.278 WHIP, and 202 strikeouts versus 77 walks across 196.1 innings and 191 games in his career. Smith profiles as a potential high-leverage option if he regains form.
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