Seth Smith (groin) could return to the Padres' lineup Wednesday. Smith hasn't played since exiting last Thursday's game with a right groin strain, but he took batting practice again on Tuesday and was available off the bench. "That's not out of the question," manager Bud Black said of Smith returning Wednesday. "All that depends on how he does today in the pregame when he ramps up the intensity of his running out here. I'll have a better idea once this game unfolds, how he feels."