Burch Smith Injury Status & Updates - MLB

Latest Injury Status

60-day IL

IL60

The procedure brings an end to Smith's season, after the right-hander struggled to bounce back upon hitting the injured list May 22 due to shoulder inflammation. Before being deactivated, Smith turned in a 3.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB across 17 innings over 13 appearances for Detroit. The 36-year-old righty is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agency this winter.

Injury Details

Body Part

Shoulder

Location

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Side

Right

Expected Return

Feb 1, 2027

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Burch Smith Injury History

October 14, 2026

60-day IL • Shoulder

Surgery

Smith underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Aug. 31, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

September 25, 2026

60-day IL • Shoulder

Inflammation

Smith is being evaluated after exiting a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday with right shoulder/lat discomfort, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Latest Burch Smith Injury Updates

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