Burch Smith exits rehab game with shoulder discomfort during outing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Detroit Tigers reliever Burch Smith left his rehab appearance for Triple-A Toledo just two pitches in on July 23. He showed visible discomfort after two fastballs and walked off the mound while speaking with a trainer. Smith is set to be evaluated for an issue with his right shoulder and lat area, leaving his return timeline uncertain. He has not pitched in the majors since May 21 due to a previous shoulder injury. The Tigers were anticipating Smith's return to support a bullpen struggling with injuries.
- •Burch Smith exited his rehab outing after two pitches.
- •He experienced discomfort in his right shoulder and lat area.
- •Smith has a 3.18 ERA over 17 innings in 13 games this season.
- •He was previously placed on the injured list on May 22.
- •Smith is set for further evaluation to assess the extent of his injury.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Burch Smith injury update: Tigers RHP suffers setback with rehab exit
"Detroit Tigers reliever Burch Smith took himself out 2 pitches into a rehab game for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday and will be evaluated for an injury.
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