Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was sidelined for a large portion of the Cactus League due to back spasms, and it's possible that played a factor in the demotion. The 2017 first-round pick registered a .778 OPS in 27 plate appearances before being sent down. Smith will likely be an up-and-down option for Arizona in the 2023 campaign.

Smith started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned from a short absence due to back spams. He's competing for a bench spot with Kyle Lewis and Emmanuel Rivera.

Smith (back) will bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Smith hasn't played in a week due to back spasms. Reports from Thursday indicated he'd be back over the weekend, and that will indeed be the case. He'll compete for a bench spot over the next couple weeks.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Smith (back) is expected to return to action this weekend, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed the last few days after experiencing back spams. The left-handed hitter has begun to take batting practice at-bats. In a lineup that already tilts lefty, Smith is competing with righty-swingers Kyle Lewis and Emmanuel Rivera for a bench spot.

Smith was removed from Saturday's spring game against San Diego with back spasms.

EDGE Analysis

Smith, who started in right field, singled and scored in his lone plate appearance in the bottom of the second inning before being removed in the third. He's considered day-to-day, and the injury does not appear to be a serious setback.

Smith went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Smith wants to leave a disappointing 2022 in the past. He had a .220/.300/.367 line over 75 games and was demoted to Triple-A, where he hurt his wrist diving for a ball in his second game with the Aces and didn't return until the final two weeks of September. The 27-year-old lefty batter told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that the frustration wore on him, and that he kept tinkering with his approach. Smith made up for some lost at-bats and worked on consistency at winter ball in the Dominican Republic, posting a .920 OPS in 15 games. He started at first base Sunday, but that position belongs to Christian Walker, so he'll have to fight for a spot as a fifth outfielder, designated hitter and lefty bat off the bench. Smith is battling Kyle Lewis and Emmanuel Rivera for a reserve spot.

Smith isn't starting Saturday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith started the last five games and went 5-for-18 with two doubles, three runs, two RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Stone Garrett will serve as the designated hitter and leadoff Saturday.

Smith started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has appeared in all four games since being activated from the injured list, including the last three as a starter -- twice against righties and once against a lefty -- and hit safely in all four contests. The demotion of Alek Thomas has created a path to at-bats for Smith, who could use the plate appearances after missing several months due to a fractured wrist. The 26-year-old outfielder/first baseman/DH is 5-for-12 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored since coming off the IL.

Smith started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a single, which ignited a five-run explosion after the Giants had gone ahead in the top of the frame. Smith was recently added to the roster following a lengthy rehab of a fractured wrist. He's filling in for Jake McCarthy (bereavement) for now but will remain on board when McCarthy returns.

Smith went 1-for-2 in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was brought back to the majors after several months rehabbing a fractured right wrist following a July demotion to Triple-A Reno. He entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and stayed in the game to DH. He'll get opportunities while Jake McCarthy is on the bereavement list, and Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic that Smith will remain with the Diamondbacks even after McCarthy returns. Smith adds another lefty bat to a lefty-dominant roster and could spell existing starters in the outfield or fill in at first base for Christian Walker.