Smith pitched one inning against the Cardinals on Friday, striking out one and giving up a solo homer.

EDGE Analysis

Though Strop could step into the setup role vacated by Pedro Strop (knee), he hasn't pitched particularly well since coming over from the Angels at the trade deadline. In four appearances with the Cubs, he's given up five hits, two walks, and two runs - both on solo shots - and has struck out just one. The Cubs might be better off giving the seventh inning to Justin Grimm, Mike Montgomery, or Travis Wood.

Smith has been traded from the Angels to the Cubs, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has pitched well lately for the Angels, posting a 1.93 ERA in his last 9.1 innings. The Cubs have addressed their bullpen need, acquiring Aroldis Chapman, Mike Montgomery and now Smith over the past couple of weeks. It's unclear what the Cubs will be sending to the Angels in this deal.

Smith was unavailable to pitch Monday because of back tightness, but manager Mike Scoscia says he should be fine, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith just returned from a DL stint due to a hamstring injury, but there doesn't seem to be any reason for concern here. The veteran reliever has been used regularly out of the bullpen and is posting a 5.00 ERA this month.

Smith is not expected to immediately resume his role as the Angels' setup man, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was activated from the DL on Friday after missing three weeks with a hamstring issue. His relative success in high-leverage spots led some to think he would return to setup duty immediately upon activation, but it sounds like Smith will have to work his way back into the later innings. Manager Mike Scioscia suggested a combination of players will help bridge the gap to Huston Street, but he mentioned Cam Bedrosian specifically.

Smith (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The hamstring injury cost Smith more than three weeks, but he's been cleared to return following a brief rehab assignment. Smith breezed through his two minor league appearances, recording six outs in total on 16 pitches, although he was pitching for the High-A affiliate. Regardless, Smith figures to immediately resume his role as the primary setup option to closer Huston Street, who is on shaky ground following yet another poor outing Wednesday.

Smith (hamstring) will make a rehab appearance with High-A Inland Empire on Sunday, Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was able to pitch through a bout of left hamstring soreness for a few weeks, but Smith ultimately hit the DL in early June when the discomfort became too much. Smith now appears to be inching closer to a return and he may very well step back into the setup role immediately upon activation. Huston Street, the Angels' closer, has more walks than strikeouts this year and has blown two of his last three save chances.

Smith (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he's on his way to returning to action, Smith has yet to do fielding and agility drills. A specific return date has yet to be set and will be pending his mobility from the mound.

Smith (hamstring) was placed on the disabled list Tuesday, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been dealing with a sore left hamstring that he was initially able to pitch through, but the issue was enough to hold him out of Sunday's contest and will now sidelined him for the time being. The reliever has worked to a 3.91 ERA in 25 appearances and will be replaced on the roster by fellow reliever Michael Morin.

Smith was unavailable Sunday due to a hamstring issue, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith typically serves in a hold situation in the eighth inning, but he's staying on the bench Sunday despite the Angels holding just a one-run lead. In his stead, Javy Guerra will be called upon to set up closer Huston Street. Smith should be considered day-to-day until the team releases a more specific description of his ailment.

Smith has been pitching through a sore left hamstring the last few weeks, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury has not limited Smith too much, and he was able to throw a scoreless inning in Saturday's loss to the Pirates, but he is apparently still a little sore two and a half weeks since first experiencing the issue. Smith is determined to avoid a stint on the disabled list, but that possibility should not be ruled out until he is back at 100 percent.