Smith is hitting leadoff again Wednesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has batted just .212 with a .315 on-base percentage through 39 games (130 plate appearances) this season, but he's been at leadoff in each of his last four starts and seems to be the Diamondbacks' preferred option for that role against right-handed pitching. Colorado is throwing righty Dinelson Lamet on Wednesday.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 7-5 win against the Rockies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's lone hit of the game was a big one, as his 426-foot three-run shot in the second inning gave the Diamondbacks a lead that they did not relinquish. The long ball snapped a four-game hitless stretch for Smith during which he had gone 0-for-14. Despite the big blast Monday, the 27-year-old is batting a paltry .104 over his past 14 contests. On the plus side, three of his five hits during that span have left the park.

Smith isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while the Red Sox prepare to start the game with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound. In Smith's place, Evan Longoria will serve as the DH and bat fifth.

Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Evan Longoria will take a turn at designated hitter and bat sixth versus the Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. Lourdes Gurriel, Dominic Fletcher and Corbin Carroll are starting across the outfield.

Smith went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's fifth-inning shot turned out to be the game-winning hit. It was the second straight game in which Smith batted leadoff, as it appears he'll be atop the order against righties. The home run, his fourth, was the second in the last three games after going 23 games without one.

Smith is in the leadoff spot again for the Diamondbacks on Monday in Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second game in a row that Smith has hit leadoff, as it appears it will be the new setup for Arizona at least against right-handed pitching. Josh Rojas had been the team's regular leadoff man versus righties but will again be hitting sixth in this one.

Smith batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first time this season Smith hit leadoff for Arizona, which usually employs Josh Rojas atop the order against right-handers or Ketel Marte against lefties. It's unclear if this will be a common practice going forward. Smith entered Sunday with a .349 OBP and 14.2 BB%.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Though Smith was retired by Mitch Keller in each of his first two plate appearances, Smith had the most important swing of the day, taking reliever Robert Stephenson yard for a two-run long shot that plated Lourdes Gurriel to give the Diamondbacks a one-run advantage. The homer was Smith's first since April 19 (23 games) and just his third of the year. In his last six appearances, Smith has hit just 2-for-21 (.095) with six strikeouts.

Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Arizona will go with a right-heavy lineup with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. Lourdes Gurriel is in left field, Corbin Carroll is in center and Dominic Fletcher is in right. Emmanuel Rivera will serve as the designated hitter.

Smith walked off the Nationals with a pinch-hit walk in the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday's 8-7 win.

EDGE Analysis

He entered as a pinch hitter for Gabriel Moreno and walked in Christian Walker for the win. Smith, who initially found success upon his callup from Triple-A Reno, entered Saturday's contest with just one hit over his last 18 at-bats. He's still a lineup mainstay against righties, but a prolonged slump could change that.