Mallex Smith
RF FA
Mon 8/27/18 10:33 AM

Smith (illness) was released from the hospital Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been dealing with a serious viral infection, so the exit from the hospital corroborates that his recovery is coming along nicely. Manager Kevin Cash remarked Sunday that Smith is doing "considerably better", and that he may not miss too much time beyond the minimum 10 days that his disabled list requires.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Sun 8/26/18 11:32 AM

Smith (illness) remained in the hospital Saturday to continue receiving treatment for the viral infection that has placed him on the 10-day disabled list, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Kevin Cash remarked that Smith was in better spirits Saturday, but that the outfielder realistically was likely facing "a lengthy process" to get back into action. However, Cash also remarked that Smith had shown significant improvement over the previous 12 hours, certainly an encouraging sign. Smith has enjoyed a breakout second half of the season, but it appears almost certain that his stay on the DL will exceed the minimum 10 days.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Fri 8/24/18 10:31 PM

Smith (illness) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been hospitalized due to a viral infection, so he'll need at least 10 days until returning to action. More news on the timetable for his return should surface in the coming days.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Fri 8/24/18 4:40 PM

Smith's absence from Friday's lineup against the Red Sox is due to illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is visiting a doctor Friday. The severity of the illness and the length of his absence should become clearer following the visit.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Fri 8/24/18 3:30 PM

Smith is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will sit for just the second time in the Rays' last 20 games. He's hit .382/.468/.529 over that stretch. Carlos Gomez will start in right field in his absence.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Tue 8/21/18 2:04 PM

Smith went 2-for-3 with a walk in a win over the Royals on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith continues to excel out of the top of the order, with Monday's production pushing his season line as a leadoff man to .315/.375/.425 over 82 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is nearly keeping the same torrid offensive pace he managed in July, as Monday's production pushes his August average to .368, a hot streak that's boosted his season figure another 13 points to .301.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Sat 8/18/18 5:06 PM

Smith is on the bench Saturday against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sits after starting 13 straight games, a stretch in which he hit .370/.482/.522 with six steals. Carlos Gomez will start in right field.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Fri 8/17/18 4:15 PM

Smith went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs in a win over the Yankees on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The speedy outfielder was a thorn in the side of his former organization over the last two games of the season. Smith went 5-for-10 with a double, a home run, two RBI and four runs over that pair of contests, the latest in what is turning out to be his second consecutive stellar month. Factoring in Thursday's production, Smith is slashing .374/.460/.598 over his 127 plate appearances since July 1.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Fri 8/10/18 4:31 PM

Smith went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith continues to set the table at the top of the order, a spot he's now found himself in for four straight games. The speedy outfielder currently profiles as arguably the most effective candidate for the leadoff role, given his .373 on-base percentage and the elite speed he offers once he gets on. Factoring in Thursday's production, Smith's post-All-Star-break line stands at a blistering .375/.478/.536 across 69 plate appearances.

Mallex Smith
RF FA
Wed 8/8/18 1:53 PM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been on a month-plus tear at the plate, and that hot streak has now vaulted his average back to the .300 mark for the first time since May 22. The speedy outfielder has lifted his season figure 34 points since July 1, while his on-base and slugging percentages have enjoyed 40- and 67-point boosts, respectively, during that stretch as well. The 25-year-old has only one home run on the season, but his eight triples and 23 stolen bases have both served as excellent supplements to his overall fantasy value.