The Oakland A’s placed pitcher Burch Smith on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, the team announced. The diagnosis is a right forearm strain.
To replace Smith on the active roster, pitcher James Kaprielian was recalled from the alternate training camp.
On Saturday, Smith pitched against the San Francisco Giants but appeared to pull himself from the game. While working his second inning, he threw a fastball a few miles lower than his norm and then motioned for manager Bob Melvin to come to the mound, along with the trainer. Smith was immediately removed.