Smith was recalled to serve as the 27th man for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has served as both a starter and reliever for the Diamondbacks early on this season, but he will be bullpen depth for the team's doubleheader Sunday. He's managed a 4.15 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with a 7:6 K:BB through 13 innings to this point.

Smith was optioned to Arizona's alternate training site Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has made one start and three relief appearances this season. His 4.15 ERA in 13 innings is decent enough, but his 1.62 WHIP and 7:6 K:BB are both poor. Matt Peacock was recalled in a corresponding move.

Smith (1-0) allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings in a win over the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

A 24th-round pick in 2016, Smith debuted in the big leagues last season, pitching 18.1 innings out of the Diamondbacks' bullpen. He got the call to make his first major-league start Saturday after Caleb Smith was moved to the bullpen and Smith got the job done, even if the swing-and-miss was lacking. This may have been a one-off in the rotation for Smith with Zac Gallen (forearm) due back next week, but Smith likely solidified his place atop the list for spot starts in Arizona with this performance.

Smith will start Saturday's game against the Reds, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old righty threw five innings in relief April 3, so he is stretched out enough to qualify for the win in this start if he pitches well. He gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in that long-relief appearance. Zac Gallen will likely rejoin the rotation before Smith is needed again, so he could move back to the bullpen after this spot start.

Smith has claimed a spot on Arizona's Opening Day roster, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on March 20, but he'll break camp with the major-league club as a long reliever. The right-hander posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with nine strikeouts in seven innings this spring and can be expected to pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith made his major-league debut during the 2020 season but should begin the 2021 campaign in the minors. The right-hander made three relief appearances during Cactus League play this spring and allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits and no walks while striking out nine over seven innings.

Smith (2-0) tossed five scoreless relief innings, allowing five hits and striking out seven to earn the win Tuesday versus the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith followed starter Caleb Smith in this contest, and the former was eligible for the win after the latter only went four innings. The 25-year-old Smith has made five relief appearances for the Diamondbacks this year, posting a 1.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 16.1 innings in a long-relief role.

Smith fired five innings out of the bullpen on Thursday, allowing one run on six hits while striking out three during the Diamondbacks' 7-3 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Making his fourth appearance of the season, Smith gave up his first run in his last 9.1 innings of work. Smith dropped his marks to a 2.38 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in 2020.

Smith was recalled from Arizona's alternate training site Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has yet to make his major-league debut, but he could be in store for a couple of starts after Merrill Kelly (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday evening. Smith struggled to a 6.89 ERA and 1.68 WHIP with 48 strikeouts a season ago while with Triple-A Reno for the last part of the year.

Smith was assigned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Michael McDermott of SB Nation's AZ Snake Pit reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith, 25, was added to the 40-man roster during the offseason and made one Cactus League appearance. The right-hander, who throws a low 90s fastball, a slider and a changeup, has averaged 142 innings and 25 starts over the past two seasons. He pitched well in 2019 at Double-A Jackson (2.27 ERA) before running into resistance at Reno (6.89, 2.2 HR/9).