OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 4/21/24 8:21 PM

Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started in place of a resting Christian Walker, who eventually entered the game as a pinch hitter and finished up at first. Smith has appeared in all three games since being called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday, going 0-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sat 4/20/24 8:52 AM

Smith entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and finished the game in right field. He went 0-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in a 17-1 win over San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Friday after designating Jace Peterson for assignment. Smith, a first-round pick in 2017, spent parts of the previous four seasons in the majors. During that time, prospects Corbin Carroll and Alek Thomas relegated him to part-time work. Smith will serve as a left-handed bat off the bench while providing occasional breaks for the team's regular outfielders.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Fri 4/19/24 5:52 PM

The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been at Triple-A since the beginning of the season and has slashed .298/.417/.456 with 14 RBI across 72 plate appearances. His hot bat will earn him a spot on the big-league roster, though it's unlikely he sees consistent playing time while in the majors. Jace Peterson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Fri 3/22/24 12:19 PM

The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith didn't hit much this spring and had options remaining, so he finds himself on the outside looking in for an Opening Day roster spot. The 28-year-old should play regularly at Reno between first base and the outfield.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Mon 3/4/24 8:19 AM

Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started at first for the second time in the last three games, as the Diamondbacks get by without Christian Walker (hand), who could return Tuesday. Smith, who played partial seasons at the major-league level in 2022 and 2023, could be in for a similar role in 2024. He was left off the latest projected roster assembled by Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. His most logical path to the Opening Day roster would be as a backup at first base, but Arizona may prefer a utility player, like Kevin Newman, Jace Peterson (wrist) or Emmanuel Rivera to cover there when Walker needs a breather. Smith is 3-for-13 with two RBI through five Cactus League games.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Tue 10/3/23 12:21 PM

Smith is on the roster for the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith slashed just .188/.317/.325 across 228 major-league plate appearances during the 2023 regular season, but he'll give the Diamondbacks a bit of extra left-handed thump off the bench in their best-of-three series versus Milwaukee. Arizona is carrying 14 position players and 12 pitchers for the first round of the postseason.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Tue 9/12/23 5:05 PM

Smith was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went 1-for-7 with three walks and two strikeouts during his 11-day stay with the Diamondbacks and is slashing just .188/.317/.325 across 228 total major-league plate appearances this year. Jake McCarthy has been recalled from Reno in a corresponding move.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Mon 9/4/23 8:31 AM

Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Smith made his first start since the Diamondbacks recalled him for the September roster expansion. Both plate appearances came against right-hander Jack Flaherty, and Smith was removed for a pinch hitter once a lefty reliever entered. The lefty-swinging Smith could spot in against right-handers at times during the final month, but he's not part of a platoon situation where fantasy managers could count on him being in a starting lineup.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Fri 6/30/23 5:46 PM

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will head to Triple-A in the midst of a cold spell at the plate, batting .130 with two homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored and 16 strikeouts over 69 at-bats in 21 games during June. He'll head to Reno and look to get right while Kyle Lewis was called up to replace Smith on major-league roster Friday.

OUTPavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Sun 6/25/23 9:32 AM

Smith went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's average dropped to .196 following the game. His last hit came June 17, and he's 3-for-29 (.107) over his last 10 games. Smith, who has managed to grind out eight walks during the slump, is batting just .169 since the beginning of May.