Smith (knee) was able to do some throwing in the outfield Sunday morning.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's rehab from right knee surgery is still in its infancy, but it's an encouraging sign that he's able to begin a throwing program to some extent. He's still unlikely to return to action until late May or early June at the soonest.

Smith (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise as surgery was being considered until a few days ago. His injury paves the way for Jeremy Jeffress to begin the season as Milwaukee's closer.

Smith will not undergo surgery on his injured knee at this time, but he will be reevaluated in six weeks, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers are hoping that Smith will be able to recover via the rest and rehab route, as going under the knife would guarantee he misses the majority of the season anyway. Smith is not out of the woods yet, but he will rest for three weeks and then play catch for three more, at which point the Brewers' medical staff will again decide whether or not he needs surgery. Either way, Smith is not likely to appear in a big league game before June, and he could still miss the entire season if it's decided down the road that a procedure is needed. With Smith sidelined, Jeremy Jeffress looks like the best bet to open the season as the Brewers' closer.

Manager Craig Counsell announced Saturday that Smith (knee) will miss "significant" time regardless of whether he undergoes surgery on his torn LCL, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was announced earlier Saturday that Smith had suffered a torn LCL in his right knee after something of a freak accident. There is still no word on whether he'll require surgery, but Counsell's comments suggest that Smith will miss a significant portion of the season. Expect him to start the season on the disabled list while Jeremy Jeffress is the odds-on favorite to be the Brewers' closer.

Smith said Saturday that he is dealing with a torn LCL in his right knee, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith reportedly suffered the injury while attempting to take a shoe off in the clubhouse this week. It has not yet been determined if he will need surgery to repair the tear, but he was spotted on crutches Saturday and had his leg immobilized, so it would appear he is dealing with a setback that could sideline him for a while. The Brewers figure to provide more details on Smith's status in the near future, but it does not seem likely he will be ready for Opening Day. If that indeed is the case, Jeremy Jeffress would be the favorite to open the season as the Brewers' closer.

Smith has "concerning" swelling in his right knee and will be examined, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has so far appeared in line to take at least a share of the Milwaukee closer job, but he will need a clean bill of health before hitting the field. If Smith has to miss any time, Jeremy Jeffress would be the favorite to land the closer job. Check back later for an update.

Manager Craig Counsell is not planning to name a closer prior to the beginning of the regular season, and will instead use both Smith and Jeremy Jeffress in save situations depending on matchups, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

It could certainly be argued that Smith has earned the closer's role with four dominant outings so far this spring, but Smith and Jeffress are clearly the Brewers' two most reliable relievers, and it appears Counsell wants to avoid locking them into specific roles so he can use both a bit more freely. With that being said, if either Smith or Jeffress separates himself once the real games begin, don't be surprised to see one of them take over the ninth-inning duties regularly.

Smith tossed a scoreless inning in Monday's exhibition game for the fourth time in four appearances this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Smith did not allow a baserunner Monday; and in fact, he has allowed just one runner to reach base all spring. It's not yet clear if he will open the season as the Brewers' closer, but his primary competition for the ninth inning role, Jeremy Jeffress (hamstring), who has not appeared in a game this spring, is set to make his debut soon. That will allow the Brewers to fully evaluate their options and decide if one pitcher or the other will open the season with the closer's job, or if Smith and Jeffress will share the duties.

Manager Craig Counsell announced Sunday that Smith will compete with Jeremy Jeffress in spring training for the Brewers' closer role, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith dominated opponents early in the season, posting a 1.87 ERA and accumulating 44 strikeouts over 33.2 innings prior to the 2015 All-Star break. He wore down a bit in the second half, but the strikeout totals (47 over 29.2 innings) remained. The fact that he's left-handed actually works as a bit of a disadvantage for his chances of becoming the closer, but he certainly has the stuff to earn the role. Even if Smith does take the job out of camp, the Brewers figure to be among the league's worst teams in 2016, which could limit his save opportunities.

Smith and the Brewers agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.475 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will return as arguably the Brewers' best reliever after posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 91 strikeouts in 63.1 innings as the setup man in 2015. With Francisco Rodriguez now in Detroit, Smith could be in line to step into a closing role.