Burch Smith

The Tigers placed Burch Smith on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will be down for at least the next few weeks. Brenan Hanifee was recalled as the corresponding move.

Tigers right-hander Burch Smith allowed two earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning as the Tigers' opener on Saturday against the Royals, taking the loss as a result.

Fantasy Impact

Smith surrendered a leadoff double followed by an inside-the-park homer to Bobby Witt Jr. in the top of the first inning. He would allow a single to Vinnie Pasquantino before a Salvador Perez flyout ended his outing after just four hitters. Despite the rough outing, Smith has been solid this season, carrying a 3.09 ERA alongside a 2.53 FIP and big-time 12.34 K/9 across eight appearances and 11 2/3 innings of work on the campaign.

Burch Smith will serve as the opener for the Tigers on Saturday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will take the mound for the first inning. Ty Madden will follow him in a bulk relief role.

Burch Smith has a locker in the Tigers clubhouse.

Fantasy Impact

Smith is expected to see his first opportunity in the majors this season. He should hold a role in the middle innings.

The Tigers have reassigned right-hander Burch Smith to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Smith signed a minors deal with the Tigers this spring and was solid in allowing just two earned runs with nine strikeouts against just one walk across 7 2/3 innings this spring. The 35-year-old could be an option in the Tigers' bullpen if he sticks in the organization in the minors for the time being.