July 13, 2024
Smith underwent Tommy John ligament construction surgery Friday, which included an internal brace procedure,
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSISPer
DiComo, the procedure was a "full-blown Tommy John ligament reconstruction," which means Smith will likely be sidelined for 12-to-18 months. With that in mind, the reliever -- who previously underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2019 -- will likely miss at least half of next season and may not pitch again until 2026. He's slated to be a free agent in November.