Kevan Smith C FA Thu 6/6/19 8:31 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith has passed through concussion protocol and should be activated from the injured list in time for Friday's game against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was moved to the 7-day injured list May 22 after suffering a concussion on a foul tip off his mask, but he's set to return Friday, assuming all goes according to plan. Dustin Garneau figures to be in danger of going back down to Triple-A Salt Lake following Smith's return.
Kevan Smith C FA Tue 6/4/19 8:48 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith (concussion) caught a bullpen session Tuesday and is participating in baseball activities, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was shut down from baseball activities last week after experiencing concussion-like symptoms, but it appears he is now progressing towards his return. The 30-year-old is currently eligible to be activated off the 7-day injured list, but he'll still have to clear the concussion protocol before officially rejoining the 25-man roster.
Kevan Smith C FA Thu 5/30/19 11:05 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith was shut down from baseball activities earlier in the week after experiencing concussion-like symptoms, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was cleared to begin baseball activities Saturday, though he was shut down for a few days earlier in the week after dealing with concussion-like symptoms. Fortunately, these symptoms have since subsided, and he could come off the 7-day concussion list as soon as Tuesday when the Angels return home to begin an eight-day homestand.
Kevan Smith C FA Sun 5/26/19 7:22 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith (concussion) completed a full workout without incident Saturday and resumed baseball activities Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Smith's concussion-like symptoms having dissipated in recent days, he'll join the Angels for the impending road trip and likely return from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Wednesday. While Smith has been sidelined, Dustin Garneau has stepped in as the backup to top catcher Jonathan Lucroy.
Kevan Smith C FA Wed 5/22/19 5:03 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith was placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday with a concussion.
EDGE Analysis
He suffered a concussion when taking a foul tip off the mask in Tuesday's game. Dustin Garneau's contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Jonathan Lucroy should get almost all of the starts at catcher while Smith is sidelined.
Kevan Smith C FA Tue 5/21/19 11:45 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith was removed from Tuesday's game against the Twins after taking a foul tip to the mask, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith initially stayed in the game and had another at-bat before exiting the contest. The 30-year-old appeared somewhat dazed after taking the hit and is likely being tested for a concussion. Jonathan Lucroy has taken over behind the dish for the Halos.
Kevan Smith C FA Sun 5/5/19 3:52 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had started both of the Angels' past two games behind the dish, the first time that has happened all season. Though he delivered a two-hit performance Saturday to lift his season average to .277, Jonathan Lucroy still appears locked in as the Angels' preferred backstop.
Kevan Smith C FA Sun 4/21/19 10:32 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got the start in place of Jonathan Lucroy and took advantage by blasting his first home run of the season. He's only gotten 30 plate appearances to this point in the campaign backing up Lucroy, but is hitting a respectable .240/.367/.440.
Kevan Smith C FA Tue 4/16/19 3:27 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was behind the dish in Monday's 12-7 loss and enjoyed a solid night offensively, contributing a double and two walks over five plate appearances. It was only his fifth start through the Angels' first 17 contests, so he's clearly the No. 2 option at catcher behind Jonathan Lucroy.
Kevan Smith C FA Fri 3/15/19 10:06 PM
Kevan Smith
C FA
Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Smith launched a two-run blast in the first inning to get the Angels on the board and plated another run in the sixth on a single to left field. The 30-year-old remains on track to open the 2019 season as the backup catcher behind Jonathan Lucroy and has gone 9-for-32 with seven RBI and eight runs scored so far this spring.