Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sat 3/11/23 1:04 PM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Thu 3/9/23 7:06 AM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 3/5/23 9:27 AM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 2/26/23 9:59 PM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sat 10/1/22 12:46 PM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Wed 9/28/22 7:50 AM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 9/25/22 9:06 AM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sat 9/24/22 8:57 AM

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.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Fri 9/23/22 6:41 PM

Smith (wrist) was activated off the 60-day injured list and promoted from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has played in 65 games for Arizona this season while slashing .207/.290/.362 and racking up 31 RBI. He will join the D-backs' active roster following the placement of Jake McCarthy on the bereavement list. Smith will likely serve as a depth piece at first base and in the outfield while he remains in Arizona.

Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 8/21/22 5:53 PM

Triple-A Reno transferred Smith (wrist) from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Aug. 11.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was initially deactivated July 6 on account of a fractured right wrist, and his move to the 60-day IL ensures he won't make his return to the Reno lineup until at least the first week of September. The 26-year-old was optioned to Reno on July 2 and appeared in only two games at Triple-A before suffering the injury.