DOMINIC SMITH NEWS

Chooses to become free agent Smith elected free agency Thursday.

Impact After the Reds outrighted Smith off their 40-man roster last week, the veteran first baseman declined an assignment to Triple-A Louisville and instead elected to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Over 307 plate appearances in the big leagues this season between Cincinnati and Boston, Smith slashed .233/.313/.378 with six home runs, 34 RBI and 33 runs.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Smith to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Smith was pushed off the 40-man roster Monday after he slashed .192/.276/.269 with four runs and no RBI during his 10 games with the Reds. The 29-year-old first baseman will remain in the organization for now, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually elected free agency in search of another minor-league deal.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reds DFA 1B Dominic Smith, add OF Blake Dunn The Cincinnati Reds designated first baseman Dominic Smith for assignment on Monday and recalled outfielder Blake Dunn from Triple-A Louisvi...

SEPTEMBER 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Reds designated Smith for assignment Monday.

Impact Smith went 5-for-26 with four runs scored and 11 strikeouts over nine games during his time as a Red. He still holds a .691 OPS on the season through 307 plate appearances and could contribute for another team down the stretch, though he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. Ty France will presumably take over as Cincinnati's primary first baseman.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Monday Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact It's the second straight day he's been out of the lineup even as the opposition had a righty (in this case, Justin Verlander) on the bump. Ty France will be at first base Monday and Amed Rosario will occupy the designated hitter slot.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees activate Anthony Rizzo, keep Jasson Domínguez in Triple-A

The New York Yankees activated Anthony Rizzo from the injured list after the first baseman missed more than two months with a fractured right forearm and made three other moves on...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against righty Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After signing with the Reds on Aug. 22, Smith had started in each of the Reds' ensuing eight matchups with right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Sunday against Brewers righty Tobias Myers. Ty France will step in at first base in place of Smith, who has slashed .208/.296/.292 with a 37 percent strikeout rate thus far during his time in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After signing with the Reds on Aug. 22, Smith had started in each of the Reds' ensuing eight matchups with right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Sunday against Brewers righty Tobias Myers. Ty France will step in at first base in place of Smith, who has slashed .208/.296/.292 with a 37 percent strikeout rate thus far during his time in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 2 Smith isn't part of the Reds lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Smith drew the start at first base for the matinee and went 1-for-3. However, with lefty DL Hall on the mound for Milwaukee, it'll be Ty France holding down first base for the nightcap.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fourth straight start Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to Oakland.

Impact Smith made his fourth consecutive start and fifth in six games since joining the Reds. All of those starts have come against right-handers, either at first base or designated hitter. A regular role is nice, but Smith is just 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts since signing with the team.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Smith went 0-for-3 in his Reds debut Thursday, but he'll yield to the righty-hitting Ty France at first base against southpaw Bailey Falter and the Pirates. Smith slashed .237/317/390 in 278 plate appearances with the Red Sox before being released.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Reds debut Smith started at first base and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Smith, who was signed earlier in the day, made his debut for the Reds. The organization added him after it placed Jake Fraley (knee) on the 10-day injured list. There could be at-bats available at first base with Jeimer Candelario nursing a toe injury. Spencer Steer, who's been the primary first baseman this season, moved to Fraley's spot in left field. The lefty-hitting Smith, who was with the Red Sox until Tuesday, could platoon at first with Steer or Ty France.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reds sign first baseman Dominic Smith, two days after he was released by the Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Dominic Smith before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Reds signing veteran 1B Dominic Smith The Cincinnati Reds are signing first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league contract, ESPN reported Thursday.Smith was released by the Bos...

AUGUST 22 • SACBEE.COM

Agrees to MLB deal with Cincinnati The Reds have agreed to a major-league contract with Smith, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was recently cut loose by the Red Sox following the return of Triston Casas from injury, but he's managed to quickly land another major-league deal. The 29-year-old slashed just .237/.317/.390 in 83 games for Boston, although he had collected a respectable .747 OPS since the All-Star break. Smith could see some action at first base while Jeimer Candelario (toe) is out.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox release 1B Dominic Smith The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday released first baseman Dominic Smith, a former first-round draft pick who became expendable when first baseman...

AUGUST 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Becomes free agent The Red Sox released Smith on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Smith passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment last week and is now free to sign on with a new club. The veteran first baseman slashed only .237/.317/.390 in 83 games for Boston and might have to settle for a minor-league contract with his next organization.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox get power boost by activating Triston Casas from IL

The Boston Red Sox have activated Triston Casas off the 60-day injured list, a move they hope will add some punch to a lineup that’s been lacking a deep threat

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox DFA Dominic Smith as Triston Casas returns The Red Sox designated first baseman Dominic Smith for assignment and reinstated first baseman Triston Casas from the 60-day injured list Fr...

AUGUST 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Designated for assignment The Red Sox designated Smith for assignment Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Smith had a nice July, slashing .290/.355/.565 with three home runs. However, he's fallen off to a .235/.278/.324 line in August, and with Triston Casas (ribs) returning from the 60-day injured Smith wasn't going to have much of a role. Smith seems likely to clear waivers but could latch on with another club for the stretch run.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox place James Paxton on IL with strained calf, suspend Jarren Duran and reinstate Brayan Bello

The Red Sox placed left-hander James Paxton on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right calf, a day after he limped off the field in the first inning following a quick...

AUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox lefty James Paxton leaves in 1st inning with calf strain after covering 1st base

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton limped off the field after injuring his right lower leg while making a quick move to cover first on a grounder in the opening inning Sunday...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Kansas City, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact With southpaw Cole Ragans on the bump for the Royals, the left-handed batting Smith will take a seat. Connor Wong is getting a start at first base while Danny Jansen does the catching.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith on Red Sox's energy, his run from third | 08/06/2024 Dominic Smith talks about the energy in the Red Sox clubhouse, the play where he scored from third base, and more

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Dominic Smith scores after review | 08/06/2024 Dominic Smith scores on a wild pitch by Seth Lugo after the original call is overturned following a review in the top of the 6th

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM