Kevan Smith
C FA
Tue 9/10/19 6:09 PM

Smith isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Smith heads to the bench for the second straight day, giving Anthony Bemboom another chance to slot in behind the dish and bat ninth.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Mon 9/9/19 5:57 PM

Smith is not starting Monday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hits the bench after starting five of the last seven games behind the plate. Anthony Bemboom will catch Patrick Sandoval on Monday.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Sun 9/8/19 3:27 AM

Smith went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base in a win over the White Sox on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith launched a 427-foot homer to left center field in the seventh inning to produce the Angels' final run of the game. He also singled, walked twice and notched his third career stolen base in the victory over his former team. Smith suffered through a miserable August in which he batted .037 (1-for-27) but has gotten off to a better start in September, going 3-for-7 with a pair of long balls in five games.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Fri 9/6/19 10:49 AM

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Smith plated the Angels' final run of the game with a shot to left field in the seventh inning. The hit broke on 0-for-29 skid that stretched back to Aug. 3. Smith hit .296 in his first 81 at-bats this season but is batting a paltry .099 in 61 at-bats since.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Sun 9/1/19 3:42 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Angels continue to alternate starts at catcher between Smith and Max Stassi, so it'll be the former's turn to take a seat in the series finale. Smith has gone hitless in 26 at-bats over his last 12 games, dropping his season-long line to .219/.303/.328.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Fri 8/30/19 4:48 PM

Smith is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Smith and Max Stassi have alternated turns behind the plate over the last five games. Stassi takes his turn Friday.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Tue 8/27/19 5:45 PM

Smith is not starting Tuesday against Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has started just one of three games since returning from a stint on the injured list. Max Stassi again gets the call behind the plate.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Sat 8/24/19 4:20 PM

Smith was reinstated from the injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had been out since Aug. 11 with back spasms. He is available to play but is not in the starting lineup against the Astros on Saturday. Fellow catcher Anthony Bemboom was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Wed 8/21/19 3:27 PM

Smith (back) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
He is still on the 10-day injured list, but he previously said he expected to return when first eligible, which would have been Wednesday. Max Stassi is starting behind the dish and hitting ninth. Smith could return sometime during this weekend's series in Houston.

Kevan Smith
C FA
Fri 8/16/19 12:15 AM

Smith (back) indicated that he could be ready to return from the injured list when eligible Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was placed on the 10-day IL with back spasms Aug. 11 and appears to be headed for a minimum stay, though he also indicated that the Angels could wait until Friday to activate him in order to take advantage of an off day Thursday. In his first season with Los Angeles, Smith has slashed .246/.331/.369 with a pair of homers in 139 plate appearances.