Shane Smith Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Ankle Sprain

Shane Smith has no prior injuries this season, making this his first time on the injured list. His performance before the injury includes 18 starts and a 4.26 ERA over 86 2/3 innings. He recorded 81 strikeouts with a 1.30 WHIP.

Smith's recent games have been challenging. In his last outing against the Cleveland Guardians, he pitched 3 innings and allowed 2 earned runs. Despite these challenges, his K/9 rate stands at 8.4, showcasing his ability to strike out batters.