10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sat 9/18/21 6:41 AM

Smith was hit by a pitch on the right elbow Wednesday and was held out of Friday's game in Houston, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was held out of Friday's game against a right-hander, which is atypical. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the lefty-hitting Smith was available off the bench. Christian Walker started at first base and Daulton Varsho patrolled right field, Smith's usual haunts on the diamond.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 9/17/21 6:30 PM

Smith remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Smith finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in five games. His previous three starts came against lefties, but this one will come against righty Brandon Bielak. Christian Walker will make another start at first base.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Wed 9/15/21 8:47 PM

Smith is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is 4-for-22 in his past nine games and will head to the bench with lefty Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles. Christian Walker will receive the start at first base Wednesday.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Mon 9/13/21 4:34 PM

Smith isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has gone 1-for-9 with an RBI and three strikeouts in his last three appearances, and he'll head to the bench for a second straight game. Christian Walker will start at first base and bat fourth.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sun 9/12/21 12:08 PM

Smith will sit for Sunday's game in Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hits the bench even with an extra lineup spot available under American League rules. Christian Walker starts at first base while Seth Beer serves as the designated hitter.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Wed 9/8/21 11:04 AM

Smith isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith recorded extra-base hits in each of the last two games and went 3-for-7 with a triple, a double, a run and an RBI during that time. Henry Ramos will start in right field and bat fifth.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Mon 9/6/21 8:16 AM

Smith went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 10-4 loss to Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Smith returned to the starting lineup after being held out against a pair of left-handers Friday and Saturday. The lefty-hitting Smith has a .619 OPS against southpaws and .772 against righties. Manager Torey Lovullo has been consistent all season with using matchups like this, and that practice should continue as he evaluates several young players, some of whom hit from the right side, that have been added within the last month. Smith has done enough this season to warrant a role on the Diamondbacks in 2022.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sat 9/4/21 8:05 PM

Smith isn't starting Saturday against Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will be out of the lineup for a second straight contest after he went 0-for-2 with a strikeout off the bench Friday. Stuart Fairchild will start in right field and bat eighth.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 9/3/21 7:43 PM

Smith isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get a breather after he went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Padres. Josh Rojas will shift to right field while Andrew Young starts at second base.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Thu 9/2/21 9:14 AM

Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored an RBI in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Smith doubled in the third to get his squad on the board and later came around to score as part of a six-run inning for the Diamondbacks. He singled his next two times up and came around to score after being hit by a pitch his final time at the plate. It was the 25-year-old's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 20, as he raised his slash line to .270/.326/.406 with 37 extra-base hits, 43 RBI, 62 runs scored, a steal and 34:90 BB:K over 479 plate appearances.