Smith allowed one hit and three walks while striking out three over five scoreless innings in Monday's spring training start against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Smith made his first spring start in a split-squad game following four relief appearances spent increasing his workload. The left-hander finished up the Cactus League strong with 11 consecutive scoreless innings. It's tempting to view him as a potential starter, but Smith is ticketed for the bullpen. Current rotation member Luke Weaver (thumb) will initially throw in relief, a potential opening for Smith to make a spot start, but the Diamondbacks have breaks in the schedule and don't need a fifth starter until April 19.