#pitching-mechanics

#pitching-mechanics

Smith believes he may be able to rejoin the starting rotation without pitching in an injury rehab assignment. "I think so. I would like to," Smith said.

The cutter's spin rate has increased by 125 RPM to 2609 RPMs, contributing to a whiff rate of an astonishing 46.4 percent.

The soreness is gone, and now it's just appropriately building him up so he can get out there and compete.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the game he remained confident in the left-hander and wouldn't hesitate to use him in a high-leverage situation in the days to come.

I'm fighting some stuff mechanically and different things. I was able to make a few pitchers here and there to be able to get through five (innings), but obviously wasn't pitching good enough to be able to stay in the game, which makes the bullpen have to throw more innings and sometimes stuff like this happens.

"This game will beat the heck out of you sometimes. You could see that last year, but this year man, it's been awesome to see him get back to himself."

"Bad counts, I need to get back to throwing through the target instead of to the target... it's easy for me to find the adjustment in my tempo."

What changed for Solesky was adding a new pitch with overhauled mechanics, particularly a splitter that helped him achieve a 3.02 ERA with the Harrisburg team.