Smith will undergo an MRI on his elbow after he felt something during Monday's spring game, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't tough news for Smith, who was only in his second appearance back after being sidelined for much of spring with elbow inflammation. Given the time of spring, it seems likely the southpaw won't be ready for Opening Day. His status will be updated after the MRI results are known.

Smith left Monday's spring game early with a trainer, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith deflected a grounder with his bare hand, but was able to stay on and record two outs before being pulled in the middle of an at-bat. It's not clear if the injury is related to the ball that ricocheted off his hand or his elbow that sidelined him for the first three weeks of spring games. The southpaw should be considered day-to-day until the Giants release more about his injury.

Smith (elbow) fired a scoreless innings Friday, allowing two hits in a loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty made his return from a minor elbow injury that kept him out of the first few weeks of spring action. Smith didn't experience any setbacks, and the club feels they have enough time to get him up to speed before Opening Day. He will serve as the Giants' left-handed setup man this season.

Smith will make his spring debut Friday after missing time with elbow inflammation, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's injury was never considered overly serious, but the club decided to take it slow with the southpaw during an extended spring training. Manager Bruce Bochy said he wanted Smith to get in six spring training appearances before the season, and with the 27-year-old back in the lineup, he still has plenty of time to reach that mark. Barring any setbacks, Smith should open the season as the left-handed setup man for the Giants.

Smith (elbow) is progressing well from the elbow inflammation he experienced earlier in camp. He threw to hitters Monday, and could make his Cactus League debut as early as Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bruce Bochy said that he wanted to give Smith six spring training appearances, and there is still plenty of time left for him to stick to his original plan. Assuming he doesn't suffer a setback, the southpaw will open the year as the Giants' left-handed setup man.

Smith (elbow) is throwing without pain and expects to return to throwing off of a mound next week, according to The Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's elbow injury was never considered serious, so the club has simply been taking it slow with their left-handed setup man during an extended spring training. Barring a setback, he should be a go for Opening Day.

Smith (elbow) has been throwing and is on track with his recovery from minor elbow inflammation, according to Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had been shut down earlier this spring after he experienced some inflammation in his left elbow. It was more of a case of the Giants taking extra precaution during a longer spring training than usual rather than a sign of a serious injury. It is unclear when Giants' left-handed setup man will make his Cactus League debut, but the team still plans on getting him in six games before the regular season kicks off.

Manager Bruce Bochy said that Smith (elbow) is a day or two away from throwing off flat ground, CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was experiencing elbow inflammation last week, but the MRI results came back negative and the Giants appear to be playing it safe with their left-handed setup man. The club has already set a plan for him to throw six times during this WBC-extended spring training, so barring any setbacks, Smith should be ready for Opening Day.

Smith will be temporarily shut down with elbow inflammation, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The positive news is that the MRI came back clean and manager Bruce Bochy is confident his reliever will be ready for opening day. The Giants plan to have Smith make six appearances before the season opener, but will likely exercise caution with the lefty. The 27-year-old made 26 appearances with San Francisco after being acquired at the trade deadline, posting a 2.95 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.

Smith is a lock to serve as the Giants' left-handed setup man, CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

No surprises here, as this was the role the Giants envisioned for Smith when they dealt their top pitching prospect for him at the deadline last year. He will enter games in the seventh and eighth innings when opposing lineups are more lefty-heavy than usual. This should give Smith a fair share of hold opportunities for a team that is expected to be competitive this season.