Brady Smith placed on injured list after discomfort in right arm
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Brady Smith, a pitcher acquired by the Detroit Tigers in the Tarik Skubal trade, has been placed on the seven-day injured list due to arm discomfort. The 21-year-old left the mound during the second inning of a start with High-A West Michigan on August 15. Smith, previously ranked as the Dodgers' No. 17 prospect, has struggled with injuries since undergoing Tommy John surgery shortly after being drafted in 2023. He pitched only 21 innings in 2025 before the current injury.
- •Smith walked off during the second inning on August 15.
- •He was acquired from the Dodgers in the Skubal trade on August 1.
- •Smith ranked as a top prospect for both the Dodgers and Tigers.
- •He has a history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brady Smith injury update: Tigers pitcher in Tarik Skubal trade
"Brady Smith, one of three players acquired by the Detroit Tigers in the Tarik Skubal trade, has been placed on the seven-day injured list
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