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Mets Pitcher Drew Smith Ejected for Illegal Substance, Suspended 10 Games

  • Drew Smith, a relief pitcher for the New York Mets, was ejected after umpires found a sticky substance on his hands during a substance check.
  • Smith was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball and did not appeal the suspension.
  • Smith's ejection leaves the Mets bullpen shorthanded during his suspension.
  • The Mets have had four pitchers suspended this season for foreign substances.
  • MLB has been enforcing bans on sticky substances over the past season to increase offense.
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