Smith gave up three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over an inning in Sunday's 11-5 loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants hadn't provided Smith with a save situation since April 23, so manager Bruce Bochy deployed his closer in a non-save situation, much to the chagrin of his fantasy owners. The 29-year-old saw his ERA balloon to 3.72 after the rough outing, but he remains a perfect 6-for-6 on save opportunities this season.

Smith didn't allow a baserunner and had two strikeouts in the ninth inning to secure the save in Tuesday's 7-6 win at Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Smith never allowed the ball to leave the infield Tuesday to remain a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a dominant start to the season with a 1.04 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings.

Smith worked around a walk and a hit to earn his fifth save of the year during a 3-2 victory against the Pirates on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants closer really only earned two outs, but a relay from right field threw out Jung Ho Kang at the plate for the game's final out. With that play, Smith avoided his first blown save of the year. He is 5-for-5 in save opportunities with a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 7.2 innings.

Smith picked up the save against the Rockies on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a hit to lock down San Francisco's 1-0 victory. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

It was a smooth effort from the lefty, who retired the side on just eight pitches to nab his fourth save of the season. Smith has given up just one earned run in his five appearances and continues to have a firm grasp on the ninth-inning role for San Francisco.

Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his third save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Rays on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty converted his third save in as many chances and has thrown three scoreless innings in the process. The 29-year-old has a firm grip on the closer role and now has struck out four and walked just one this season.

Smith earned his first save of the season, setting the Padres down in order with two strikeouts in the ninth during a 3-2 victory Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old had one career save prior to 2018, but he converted 14 of 18 save opportunities once he became the Giants closer at the end of June last year. He didn't yield a run during six spring training innings and looked sharp in his 2019 debut Saturday night.

Manager Bruce Bochy stated Thursday that Smith is his closer heading into the season, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was not much debate in fantasy drafts regarding who the top option in the Giants' bullpen would be, but it's still nice to get the skipper's confirmation heading into the season. If something should happen to Smith, Mark Melancon is the veteran fill-in option while Reyes Moronta is the young, high-upside arm waiting in the wings.

Smith fired a scoreless inning while striking out two in Saturday's spring win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has only appeared in three spring games, but he has allowed just two baserunners without giving up any runs. The 28-year-old has little to prove after taking over as the Giants' closer last season and running with the job (2.55 ERA, 4.7 K/BB ratio and 14 saves). Mark Melancon -- who was initially signed to serve as closer in 2018 -- has struggled mightily this spring (11.57 ERA in five appearances), making Smith the unquestioned close to begin the 2019 campaign.

Smith signed a one-year, $4.225 million contract with the Giants on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had a solid year at the back end of the Giants bullpen with a 2.55 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 71:15 K:BB and 14 saves, though manager Bruce Bochy wouldn't commit to him as the team's closer for 2019. The 29-year-old is the best bet to open the season in the closer's role, but should be featured in a high-leverage role regardless.

Smith was charged with a blown save Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one over an inning of work against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Tasked with protecting a one-run lead, Smith struck out the first batter he faced before allowing a double and game-tying single to take his first blown save since August 24. Despite the blip, the 29-year-old sports an impressive 1.90 ERA and 12.1 K/9 on the season.