Late of the Boston Red Sox, Josh Smith joined the Marlins through free agency on December 18th to a minor league deal, and was issued an invitation to spring training. A Margate, FL native, the 32-year-old right-hander was initially a 21st round choice of the Cincinnati Reds in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft out of Lipscomb.
In three seasons with the Bisons, Smith was 18-11 with a 4.48 ERA in 44 Division I appearances. After joining the Reds system, Smith gradually worked his way up to make his major-league debut for them in 2015.