12 G, 3-2 W-L, 4.45 ERA, 25.9 K%, 8.0 BB%, 0.6 fWAR
The good
Smyly began 2019 with the Texas Rangers after missing two consecutive seasons thanks to a torn ulnar collateral ligament. His comeback didn’t start off well, and after putting up an 8.42 ERA in 13 games, the Rangers released him in mid-July.
The Phillies quickly signed the lefty, and there was brief hope that they had uncovered a diamond in the rough. His first two starts were impressive enough to prompt comparisons to Cliff Lee.