Detroit Tigers reliever Burch Smith likely misses remainder of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Burch Smith is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season following an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder. Smith had been unavailable to the team since late May and was placed on the 60-day injured list prior to undergoing the surgery. The veteran pitcher recorded a 3.18 ERA with 20 strikeouts and a 1.47 WHIP across 13 appearances for the Tigers this season after signing with the club during the previous offseason. His absence comes as the Tigers navigate a difficult stretch in the American League, having lost 11 of their last 15 games. The team currently holds a 63-74 record and sits six games out of a Wild Card playoff spot.
- •Burch Smith underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder.
- •The relief pitcher has been on the 60-day injured list since late May.
- •Smith finished the 2026 season with a 3.18 ERA across 13 games.
- •The Detroit Tigers currently hold a 63-74 record and trail the Wild Card race by six games.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Pitcher Likely Done for Remainder of 2026 Following Surgery
"The struggling Tigers, who have all but fallen out of the AL postseason chase, have lost a pitcher for the remainder of 2026. The post Tigers Pitcher Likely Done for Remainder of 2026 Following Surgery appeared first on HEAVY.
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