MLB Note - Oakland Athletics Smith, Josh

Aug 17, 2017 - 8:56 AM RHP Josh Smith was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. He was recalled from Nashville on July 24 for his second stint with the A's. Smith is 2-1 with a 4.89 ERA in 26 relief appearances for the A's this season. In his second stint, he had a 0.82 ERA and did not allow a run in seven of his eight appearances. Smith was optioned to open a spot on the 25-man roster for RHP Chris Hatcher, who was acquired Tuesday from the Dodgers in exchange for $500,000 international slot money.