Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Even with a right-hander (Jordan Lyles) on the mound for the Rangers and the designated-hitter spot available to the Diamondbacks, the lefty-hitting Smith will still head to the bench after starting the past five contests. Assuming he isn't dealing with an injury, Smith shouldn't be at any risk of seeing his playing time subside in the second half, given that the rookie is seen as a potential key piece in the 31-71 Diamonbacks' rebuilding effort. He's helped his cause for sticking in the lineup by slashing .333/.459/.600 in nine games since the All-Star break.

Smith went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Smith continues to be the team's primary center fielder in the absence of Ketel Marte (hamstring), but that could change with Marte nearing a return. He's developed nicely this season, and the Diamondbacks would like to find a home for Smith. Right field would be the most logical place, particularly if Arizona moves Kole Calhoun. Even then, the return of Carson Kelly (wrist) complicates matters. That means they need to find a home for catcher Daulton Varsho, whose bat has suddenly erupted. At that point, Arizona could give Smith a larger share of the at-bats at first base, where Christian Walker's .115 ISO, .628 OPS and 22 RBI over 62 games are easily replaceable.

Smith went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Smith got the start at first base Wednesday. He came up clutch in the seventh inning with a go-ahead solo shot off Pittsburgh reliever Duane Underwood. Through 362 plate appearances, Smith has recorded nine homers, 31 RBI, 44 runs scored and a stolen base while maintaining a .265/.323/.419 slash line. He's seen most of his playing time in center field lately, but he can also spell Christian Walker at first base as he did Wednesday.

Smith is not starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will retreat to the bench against lefty Tyler Alexander a day after belting his eighth homer of the campaign. Stuart Fairchild draws the start in center field.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's lone hit of the night was a big one as he and Josh VanMeter combined for back-to-back solo home runs in the second inning. It was his first long ball since July 2 but his second consecutive game with an RBI. The 25-year-old is slashing .261/.218/.407 with eight homers, 30 RBI, 42 runs scored, a steal and a 26:69 BB:K over 358 plate appearances.

Smith is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

He'll get a rest after starting the first two games of the series against Los Angeles. Christian Walker will start at first base as David Peralta, Daulton Varsho and Josh Reddick start in the outfield from left to right.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-4 loss to San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Smith launched his second home run in as many games in the eighth inning off Jimmie Sherfy to bring Arizona within shouting distance, before the Giants plated four in the ninth and put the game out of reach. The 25-year-old first baseman/outfielder has already set a career high in plate appearances (312) and should continue to be steady presence in the lineup for the remainder of the season.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 5-3 victory against the Giants on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith took Giants' starter Johnny Cueto deep to left in the fifth to extend Arizona's lead to the eventual 5-3 final. It was only his first home run and fourth extra-base hit since June 1 as Smith offers a decent .270 average but an uninspiring .322 on base and .399 slugging.

Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo will give the lefty-hitting Smith a day off with southpaw Kwang Hyun Kim on the bump for the Cardinals. Smith had started in each of the last eight games, going 8-for-31 with a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs.

Smith started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks announced that primary center fielder Ketel Marte will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring, increasing the chance he'll land on the injured list with a leg issue for the second time this season. That means the team may need a fill-in center fielder for a significant period of time, and Smith is a logical choice. He added center field to his defensive portfolio earlier in 2021 when Marte was on the IL.