Smith is expected to open the season in the Marlins' rotation after the team informed Dan Straily on Monday that he would be designated for assignment, Craig Mish of Sirius XM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't experienced any setbacks this spring with his surgically repaired shoulder, but because he missed the final three months of the past season and was behind his fellow rotation candidates entering camp, there was some thought the Marlins might stash him on the injured list to begin 2019. Smith's excellence over his three Grapefruit League outings (4.05 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 19:1 K:BB in 13.1 innings) evidently convinced the Marlins he didn't need any additional time to build up his arm, so he'll step in right away as one of the key members of an inexperienced rotation. Despite Smith's poor team context an limited sample of MLB action, the skills he's shown this spring and in 2018 make him a worthy late-round dice roll in fantasy drafts.

Smith allowed one run on two hits while striking out seven over five innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Facing a Washington lineup featuring every likely Opening Day starter except Juan Soto, Smith was simply dominant. The southpaw hasn't gotten much work this spring, as the Marlins brought him along slowly after last season's lat surgery, but Smith now carries a 1.00 ERA and dazzling 13:0 K:BB through nine innings and should have a spot in the rotation locked down.

Smith struck out six over four perfect innings of relief in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The Marlins were patient with the southpaw's recovery from the lat surgery that cut short his 2018 season, and Smith rewarded the team's careful approach by fanning Dexter Fowler, Paul Goldschmidt and Marcell Ozuna in his first inning of work this spring. Big strikeout totals are nothing new for Smith -- he racked up an 88:33 K:BB in 77.1 innings last year before getting hurt -- and if he can do a better job of keeping the ball in the park in 2019, he could emerge as the de facto ace of the Miami staff over the summer.

Smith will make his spring debut Wednesday against the Cardinals, Wells Dusenbury of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been limited to back-field action so far this spring as he recovers from lat surgery, though he's been able to build up his workload there, throwing four innings in a simulated game Friday. Barring setbacks, he should be able to be up to speed by Opening Day.

Smith is scheduled to throw a four-inning simulated game this week, after which he could see action in live games, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

After his promising 2018 season was cut short by lat surgery, the Marlins are bringing Smith along slowly this spring and have limited him to simulated games so far. Assuming he makes his Grapefruit League debut next week, the southpaw would still have time to ramp his pitch count up before Opening Day, but any further delays could require him to begin the regular season at Triple-A New Orleans or even on the injured list.

Smith (shoulder) won't make his spring debut until sometime later this week but remains on schedule for the start of the regular season, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's first season in Miami was cut short in June for surgery to repair a strained lat. His 4.19 ERA through 16 starts wasn't particularly exciting, but he did manage a fairly high 27.0 percent strikeout rate.

Smith (shoulder) will face no restrictions during spring training, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith underwent surgery back in June to repair a lat strain, but it seems like he's completely healthy heading into spring training. As long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, the lefty figures to slot in as one of Miami's top starters to begin the 2019 campaign after posting a 4.19 ERA and a 10.2 K/9 in 77.1 innings last season.

Smith (shoulder) threw off the mound Wednesday for the first time since tearing his lat back in June, he revealed on his personal Twitter account.

EDGE Analysis

Smith looked like an interesting arm in 16 starts before the injury shut him down. His 4.19 ERA was unremarkable, especially considering his pitcher-friendly home park, but a strong 27.0 percent strikeout rate made him a potential sleeper if he could manage to trim his walk rate, which sat at 10.1 percent. The fact that he's back on the mound over two months before Opening Day gives him a good chance to be ready by the start of the season.

Smith (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move is purely a procedural one, as Smith has already been ruled out for the year after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. It clears the way for Javy Guerra's contract to be selected from Triple-A New Orleans.

Smith will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a Grade 3 lat strain July 9, Matthew DeFranks of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Smith will miss the rest of the 2018 season after suffering this injury during Sunday's game against the Rockies. The left-hander will finish the campaign with a 4.19 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 16 appearances in his first year as a regular starter.