Though many pitchers will use something to get a better grip, Smith was too obvious about it this time.
As expected, Major League Baseball and the Office of the Commissioner has suspended Will Smith for having an illegal substance on his arm when pitching against the Braves Thursday night. Smith will be out for eight games, but is appealing the decision. Until his appeal is heard, he will remain on the active roster and be allowed to pitch.
According to rule 8.02, a pitcher caught using a foreign substance on a ball is automatically suspended for 10 games.