DOMINIC SMITH NEWS

On bench against lefty Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Joey Meneses will start at first base and Riley Adams is serving as the Nationals' designated hitter with left-hander Jose Quintana taking the mound for New York. Smith had a productive weekend against the Marlins but carries a rough .579 OPS in 160 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Most of the lefty-hitting Smith's absences from the lineup typically come against left-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday against right-hander Chris Bassitt. With Smith taking a seat after starting in each of the past four games, Joey Meneses will serve as the Nationals' first baseman while Keibert Ruiz gets a day off behind the plate and settles in as the team's designated hitter.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Friday Smith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Smith will retreat to the bench against left-handed starter Braxton Garrett. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base, moving Keibert Ruiz into the DH spot while Riley Adams starts behind the dish.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts sixth homer Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact Washington managed only three hits against a trio of New York pitchers, and Smith's ninth-inning solo shot accounted for the team's only run of the game. The long ball was the first for Smith since the All-Star break, though he's posted a .279 batting average over 111 at-bats during that span. Despite that decent mark, Smith doesn't produce enough to be a reliable fantasy asset -- he has just six homers, 34 RBI and one stolen base over 123 contests on the campaign.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Smith is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Impact Joey Meneses is playing first base and Keibert Ruiz will take a turn as the Nationals' designated hitter with left-hander Carlos Rodon set to toe the slab for New York. Riley Adams is doing the catching. Smith, 28, has slashed just .246/.307/.268 in 150 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

On bench versus lefty Smith is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Joey Meneses will play first base and Keibert Ruiz will take a turn as the Nationals' designated hitter with left-hander Chris Sale toeing the slab for Boston. Riley Adams is catching. Smith has posted a rough .587 OPS in 147 plate appearances against lefties this year.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Smith is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Lefty Ken Waldichuk faces the Nationals lineup today, which is why Smith is not starting. On the season, Smith has .599 OPS against lefties, where as he has a .720 OPS against righties. The 28-year-old also did not start in the Nationals' last game against a starting lefty Aug. 5.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out nightcap Smith isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After a 3-for-4 performance during Game 1 of Tuesday's action, Smith will catch a breather for the second game. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base, moving Keibert Ruiz into the DH spot and Riley Adams in behind the dish while batting fifth.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Smith is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Impact Colorado is throwing left-hander Austin Gomber, so Joey Meneses will play first base and Keibert Ruiz will take a turn as the Nationals' designated hitter. Smith has a .647 OPS this year against southpaws.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Smith is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Impact The Giants are throwing southpaw Alex Wood, so the left-handed hitting Smith will begin this one on the bench. Michael Chavis is handling first base.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs fifth homer Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Impact The first baseman will carry some momentum into the All-Star break after taking Dane Dunning deep in the fifth inning. Smith has only five homers on the season, but three of them have come in his last 13 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .295/.340/.523. On the downside, all three long balls came with the bases empty and he has no other RBI during that time, but if the 29-year-old stays hot in the second half, his production should catch up.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Smith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Saturday against Texas, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact With southpaw Andrew Heaney starting on the mound for Texas, the lefty-hitting Smith will stay put in Washington's dugout to begin the game. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base while Smith sits, moving Jeimer Candelario into the DH spot and Ildemaro Vargas in at third base while batting seventh.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Smith is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.

Impact Joey Meneses will start at first base and bat third versus the Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson. Keibert Ruiz is serving as the Nationals' designated hitter while Riley Adams handles the catching duties. The left-handed-hitting Smith carries a rough .662 OPS through 338 total plate appearances this season.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to heat up Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 19-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact The 28-year-old actually gave the Nationals a brief lead in the top of the second inning when he took Zack Wheeler deep, but it didn't last long in the rout. Smith only has four homers on the season, but two of them have come in the last five games, a stretch in which he's gone 8-for-20 (.400). If he can continue to string together hits and re-discover a power stroke, he could put himself on the mixed-league radar in the second half, but he has a lot left to prove -- since the end of the 2020 campaign, Smith has managed just a .243/.309/.343 slash line with 15 homers in 281 games.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Friday's win Smith went 3-for-4 in Friday's win over the Phillies.

Impact All the Nationals' offense came on a two-run homer by Stone Garrett in a 2-1 victory, but Smith did his best to keep the line moving. The first baseman has gone 7-for-16 (.438) over the last four games, but his .265/.333/.331 slash line on the season with only three homers and 18 RBI in 77 contests gives him little fantasy value even in deeper formats despite his everyday role.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third homer Smith went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Mariners.

Impact The first baseman took Luis Castillo deep in the second inning as part of an early offensive surge for the Nats that fizzled out. Consistency remains an issue for Smith -- Monday's performance snapped a 3-for-30 slump over his prior eight games that featured zero RBI or runs. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing a tepid .259/.331/.325 with only three homers and 18 RBI in 74 contests.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Riding pine against lefty Smith is not in Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Smith heads to the bench with lefty Tommy Henry toeing the rubber for Arizona. Michael Chavis will start at first base and hit sixth.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late lineup addition Smith is starting at first base and batting seventh Sunday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was originally absent from Sunday's starting nine, but he was inserted into the lineup after Jeimer Candelario (thumb) was scratched. Smith has gone 8-for-24 with a double, a triple, a home run and three RBI in his past six games.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rare day off Smith is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest versus Miami.

Impact Smith has played in 66 of Washington's 69 games this year, but he'll at least begin Sunday's finely against the Marlins on the bench. Michael Chavis is the starting first baseman for the Nats and will hit seventh in Smith's absence.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double, triple in loss Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Astros.

Impact After doubling to lead off the fifth inning, Smith tied the game with an RBI triple off Ryan Pressly in the ninth, his first three-bagger of the season. The 28-year-old Smith has gone 4-for-11 (.364) over his last three games, with a double, a triple and a home run in that span. While he still hasn't hit for much power overall (two home runs), Smith is slashing a respectable .267/.345/.328 with 27 runs scored and 17 RBI through 261 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second home run of season Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact Smith has been a consistent offensive threat in his first season with Washington, but he hasn't provided much power, which isn't surprising given he's never had more than 11 long balls in a season. The soon-to-be 28-year-old has already appeared in 61 games this season, the third most of his seven-year career, so as long as he stays healthy, he figures to have a regular spot in the Nationals' lineup.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Smith will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Michael Chavis takes over at first base for Smith, who sits for the first time since late April. Smith probably wouldn't have anything close to an everyday role on many other teams, as he's homered just once while slashing .265/.347/.301. That's good for just an 84 wRC+, marking the third straight season he's been below 90 in that category.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6, 2023 • MLB.COM