Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is usually a mainstay in the lineup against right-handers, but manager Buck Showalter will have the outfielder hit the bench for the second time in three days against a righty. The decision to bench Smith may have just been a means of finding some work for Hyun Soo Kim, but it's not expected that Smith will surrender his platoon role on a permanent basis. The 28-year-old has been quite productive over the last six games he's played, batting 9-for-21 with three home runs and four RBI.

Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Smith retreats to the bench for the third straight game as Joey Rickard draws another start in right field. The past two days Smith sat due to an opposing southpaw, but with right-hander Mike Fiers taking the mound against Baltimore on Friday, he's likely taking a seat while Rickard looks to expand on his 2-for-4 performance at the plate during Thursday's contest.

Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is out for the second consecutive game with lefty Cole Hamels taking the mound for the Rangers on Thursday. Joey Rickard will man right field yet again, while batting ninth.

Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will take a seat on the bench as the Rangers trot out left-hander Martin Perez to take the mound for Wednesday's contest. In his place, Joey Rickard draws the start in right, while batting eighth.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Smith finds himself on the bench with the opposition bringing a lefty (Jose Quintana) to the hill. Smith's absence will open up a spot in right field for Joey Rickard, who is hitting ninth.

Smith will bat seventh for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the first time all season that Smith is in the lineup and batting anywhere other than leadoff for the Orioles. Manager Buck Showalter continues to place Adam Jones at the top of the order while he tinkers around with the lineup.

Smith is not starting Friday with southpaw Mike Montgomery on the mound for the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

As per custom, Joey Rickard will take over in right field with a lefty starting on the opposing hill. Smith, who finished the first half slashing .259/.329/.440 over 65 games will likely be back in the starting lineup Saturday, against right-hander Jake Arrieta.

Smith is out of the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Southpaw Adalberto Mejia is on the rubber for Minnesota, so Smith will head to the bench for the first time in four games. The 34-year-old is mired in a small slump to end the first half of the 2017 campaign, hitting just .182 over the past week. Craig Gentry will take over as the starting right fielder and bat ninth.

Smith is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Orioles playing in a National League ballpark, Smith will retreat to the bench as Mark Trumbo slides into right field from his usual designated hitter slot. Smith is slashing .258/.332/.438 with eight homers in 59 games this season.

Smith is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will get the day off following an 0-for-4 day at the plate during Friday's series opener. In his place, Craig Gentry will take over in right, batting eighth.