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

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Smith will take a seat with the Orioles facing a left-handed pitcher in Danny Duffy. Joey Rickard will draw in as the Orioles' leadoff man and Craig Gentry will get a rare start in right field in Smith's absence. Smith figures to return Saturday when the Orioles face right-hander Nathan Karns.

Smith is out of the lineup Monday against the Nationals, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second straight game, the Orioles will face a left-handed starter, so Smith will predictably find himself on the bench. Mark Trumbo will man right field in Smith's stead, while Trey Mancini enters the lineup as the Orioles' designated hitter.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Jose Quintana on the hill for the opposing White Sox, Smith and his left-handed bat will go to the bench after making three straight starts. Mark Trumbo will take over in right field, while Joey Rickard is slated to hit atop the order.

Smith will be leading off and playing right field, as he does against right-handers, for Thursday's game in Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was brought on to pinch hit for Caleb Joseph during the eighth inning Wednesday, but was immediately removed once Boston fished a lefty from their bullpen before the at-bat began. Thursday offers a promising matchup for the outfielder, as Smith is 12-for-23 (.522) with a triple and one home run in his career against Red Sox start Kyle Kendrick.

Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

He will continue to operate in a strict platoon, sitting against another lefty starter, this time Boston's Drew Pomeranz. Joey Rickard will start in right field and lead off in his place. Smith should be back in Thursday's lineup against righty Kyle Kendrick.

Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Red Sox sending southpaw Chris Sale to the mound, Mancini will cede his left field duties to Joey Rickard. He hasn't started against a left-handed pitcher all year, so he may not see the lineup until Friday with the Red Sox set to deploy a slew of lefties for the rest of the series.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith, who struck out three times in four at-bats Saturday, will sit for the second time in the series with the Yankees bringing lefty starter Jordan Montgomery to the hill. Trey Mancini replaces Smith in right field and will bat seventh in the order.

Smith (hamstring) will start in right field and bat in the leadoff spot Monday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returns to the lineup following a five-game absence due to the hamstring injury, though it's likely he would have only started in two of those contests with the Orioles facing three left-handed starters during that stretch. The 34-year-old is a strict platoon player, but he hits right-handed pitching well enough to warrant a spot in AL-only leagues and some deeper mixed formats. He's slashing .259/.355/.593 over 31 plate appearances this season and should remain a fixture at the top of the order against righties.

Smith (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still nursing a sore hamstring, but even if healthy, he likely would have sat out anyway Sunday with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez twirling for the Red Sox. With Smith out in the series finale, Mark Trumbo will cover right field, opening up a spot in the lineup at designated hitter for Trey Mancini.

Smith (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

This marks Smith's fourth consecutive absence from the lineup as a result of a hamstring issue. He tested out his hamstring Friday, but it's still unclear when he'll be able get back into the lineup. Craig Gentry will take over in left and bat leadoff against Steven Wright.