SAN FRANCISCO–There’s no worse feeling for a baseball player than being voted off the island, but with reliever Will Smith set to rejoin the Giants next week, someone will lose a roster spot.
Smith is in the final stages of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento as the left-hander completes his long journey back from Tommy John surgery.
With 4.2 innings and five appearances under his belt for the Giants’ top affiliate, Smith is expected to be activated next week.
Smith’s return to the Giants will fortify a bullpen that could use another veteran left-handed presence, particularly after Josh Osich has allowed nine runs in 10 innings following an impressive spring.