The 28-year-old hurler had pitched decently in 24 appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville, posting a 3.69 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and a 32/13 K/BB ratio across 31 2/3 innings of work. It shouldn’t take him long to latch on elsewhere on a minor league deal.

Smeltzer was jettisoned from Miami’s 40-man roster at the conclusion of the 2023 campaign, but is back in the fold as extra organizational pitching depth. The 28-year-old southpaw finished this past season with an inflated 6.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 16/4 K/BB ratio across 22 1/3 innings (nine appearances, one start) for the Marlins.

The 28-year-old left-hander made nine appearances for the Marlins during the 2023 campaign, posting a 6.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and a 16/4 K/BB ratio across 22 1/3 frames. He’ll attempt to latch on elsewhere on what will likely be a minor league deal.

The 28-year-old southpaw had been designated for assignment over the weekend, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Marlins at the Triple-A level. Smeltzer registered a 6.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and a 16/4 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings during his time with the Fish.