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Twins Sign Reliever Drew Smith to Minor-League Deal, Send Him to Triple-A St. Paul

The low-cost move bolsters right-handed relief depth for a reworked bullpen.

Sep 30, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (40) follows through on a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Minnesota signed right-hander Drew Smith to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A St. Paul.
  • Smith impressed in Nationals camp this spring with 5 1/3 scoreless innings and a high strikeout rate before his release.
  • The 32-year-old has pitched parts of six MLB seasons for the Mets.
  • He missed the entire 2025 season after a second Tommy John surgery, and the Mets declined a $2 million club option for 2026.
  • The Twins reshaped their relief corps last year and it now skews left-handed, so Smith offers a righty option who could get a look if injuries create an opening.