Smith was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old had sporadic playing time recently, and he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Wednesday. Smith has appeared in 33 games with Tampa Bay and Atlanta this season, and he's hit .168 with three doubles, eight runs and three RBI.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

With starts behind the dish in four of Atlanta's last five games, Smith appeared to move atop the depth chart at catcher, but he's expected to work in a timeshare moving forward after the team acquired Stephen Vogt from the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Vogt and Smith will fill in at catcher until Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list, perhaps around mid-August.

Smith is not in the lineup for Saturday's against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old went hitless in four at-bats Friday and is now 5-for-29 with four walks and one RBI in his last 10 games. Jonathan Lucroy will get the start at catcher Saturday.

Smith isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Smith could serve as the primary catcher going forward after William Contreras was sent down Wednesday, but he'll get a breather after he went 1-for-3 with a strikeout Tuesday. Jonathan Lucroy will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Smith went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and an RBI in Atlanta's 20-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Making a rare start at catcher in place of a resting Willson Contreras, Smith did his part at the dish during Atlanta's 20-hit barrage. Smith has a good reputation as a defender, but his middling .209/.306/.233 slash line this season between stops in Tampa Bay and Atlanta means he likely won't have much fantasy appeal if Contreras ends up missing time at some point.

Smith will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

No. 1 catcher William Contreras will get a breather in the series finale, allowing Smith to pick up his sixth start behind the plate since being acquired from the Rays on May 19. Smith has been serviceable as a hitter during his time in Atlanta, going 5-for-19 with a pair of walks.

Smith was traded from Tampa Bay to Atlanta on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was designated for assignment by the Rays on Sunday after he went 1-for-4 with two runs and two strikeouts across four games to begin the year. He'll be available for Wednesday's game against the Mets and should serve in a depth role behind William Contreras while Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) and Alex Jackson (hamstring) are sidelined.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Rays on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Francisco Mejia (intercostals) ready to return, Smith's services were no longer needed at the major-league level. Smith does not have a great defensive reputation, but he can hit a little bit (career .271/.320/.383), and with the catching injuries around baseball, it's no lock the Rays will be able to pass him through waivers.

Smith's contract was selected by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francisco Mejia (ribs) was scratched from Friday's lineup, so Smith will be available off the bench while Mike Zunino starts behind the plate. Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the COVID-19 injured list with side effects related to the vaccine in a corresponding move.

Smith is over the back troubles that plagued him earlier this spring and is part of the Rays' taxi squad on its current road trip, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop's availability for emergency purposes indicates he's back to health after the back issue cropped up late in spring training. Smith wielded a scalding hot bat, albeit over a small sample, in Grapefruit League play, hitting .625 (5-for-8) with two doubles and five RBI.