Dodgers: Four underrated relievers the Dodgers should target

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the bullpen during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game six of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 30: Joe Smith #38 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Joe Smith

Joe Smith’s former teammate Will Harris will be a popular target on the free-agent market but Smith will be a bargain for whichever team signs him. Like Romo, Harris will turn 36 next season so he will likely get a one year deal. Smith had an abbreviated season for the Astros as he injured his Achilles tendon but he was very effective when he returned.

In 25 innings for the Stros, Harris pitched to an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.96. He limited left-handed hitters to a .229 average and righties to a .196 average against. Like the other relievers in this article, Smith is effective against any batter which becomes more important in 2020 with the three batter minimum rule. Smith is another reliever who should outperform his contract in 2020.