After an injury-filled 2017 campaign, Nate Smith probably will not return to the mound next year.The Angels' ninth-ranked prospect underwent shoulder surgery in September, according to the Orange County Register, which reported that the recovery timetable is typically 12 to 14 months.

The Salt Lake Bees had big plans for Nate Smith in 2017. The Triple-A club hoped to hand him ball every fifth day and even put him on their promotional magnet schedules given out to fans in early April. The Los Angeles Angels also had big plans for Smith in