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.
"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."
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