Drew Smith’s time with the Mets has officially come to an end.
The right-hander was among the clubs longest-tenured members, but now he’s landed a minor league deal to remain in the NL East with the Washington Nationals.
SNY’s Michelle Margaux was first on the report.
According to Margaux, Smith could earn $1.75M if he makes the big-league team.
Smith, of course, missed all of last season following Tommy John surgery.
It’s unknown exactly where he stands in his recovery at this point, but you’d have to figure he’s at least close to or at 100 percent heading into spring training.
If so, the 32-year-old could quickly earn a high-leverage role in Washington’s bullpen.
Smith pitched to a 3.48 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 202 strikeouts in parts of six big-league seasons with the Mets.
He made his MLB debut in the Big Apple in 2018 after being acquired from Tampa Bay in the Lucas Duda trade (July 2017).