Dwight Smith Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Designated for assignment Smith was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday when Mason Williams was called up.

Impact Smith originally appeared to have the everyday left field position locked down but was recently benched in three of the team's last seven games. The promotion of top prospect Ryan Mountcastle definitely played a part in Smith's demotion, as he was given the start in left field Saturday for his major-league debut. Smith was struggling at the plate, hitting a meager .222/.306/.365 with two home runs and six RBI across 72 plate appearances. There is still no telling what the Orioles plan to do with the 27-year-old outfielder but an official decision will come within the next week.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Smith will not start Friday's game against Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The arrival of Ryan Mountcastle should impact the playing time of several Orioles at the corner positions. He'll be the left fielder Friday, pushing Smith to the bench, though whether or not that will be the plan in the majority of games going forward remains to be seen.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Smith sits for the second time in three days with the Orioles facing another lefty, Hyun-Jin Ryu. Pat Valaika will get the start in left field.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Smith isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact Smith went 1-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's blowout loss to the Nationals, and he'll get a day off Saturday. Pat Valaika will start in left field, batting sixth.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back two-hit games Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact Smith also doubled as part of a two-hit day in Tuesday's series opener and seems to be solidifying himself as the Orioles' primary option in left field following DJ Stewart's demotion to the team's alternate training site a week ago. He'll be in the lineup again Thursday as the Orioles' No. 6 hitter, marking Smith's seventh consecutive start.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into everyday role Smith will start in left field and bat fifth Sunday against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Following DJ Stewart's demotion to the Orioles' alternate site Wednesday, Smith has emerged as the team's clear top option in left field. Though he'll be making his fourth straight start Sunday, Smith is still sitting on a meager .281 on-base percentage on the season. As such, Smith may not have an especially long leash in a full-time role.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first long ball of season Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Smith jumped on a Gerrit Cole fastball in the seventh inning, sending it 398 feet over the right field wall. The 27-year-old was making his first start of the season as he sits fourth on Baltimore's outfield depth chart.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Smith Jr. back after COVID clearance Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. was a late arrival to Summer Camp due to a positive COVID-19 test, Smith said Saturday. Yet to appear in...

JULY 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

Orioles’ Dwight Smith Jr. reveals COVID-19 diagnosis “I felt pretty normal,” Smith said. “I felt like it was a common cold. If anything, I felt sick for like a couple days."

JULY 18, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles' Dwight Smith Jr. on the loss of two civil rights leaders | VIDEO Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr., shared his thoughts on the passing of legendary civil rights leaders, John Lewis and Cordy Tindell "C.T...

JULY 18, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Back at camp Smith (undisclosed) reported to Orioles summer camp Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old has been absent from the first couple weeks of camp for undisclosed reasons, but he's now joined his teammates at workouts. The team apparently plans to build Smith up slowly, so it seems unlikely he'll be ready for games by Opening Day.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight Smith Jr. on the players league and the boom boom room No, it was not real baseball on an actual diamond. But the MLB the Show players league provided a few weeks’ worth of entertainment as ...

MAY 7, 2020 • MASNSPORTS.COM

Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. hopes for a 2020 season that is more than virtual - BaltimoreBaseball.com Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. found a creative way to pass the time during the coronavirus pandemic. He played a video game for everyo...

MAY 7, 2020 • BALTIMOREBASEBALL.COM

Dwight Smith Jr. awaits start of real season after elimination from MLB The Show playoffs The Orioles' virtual season ended this past weekend.

MAY 7, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Dwight Smith Jr. awaits start of real season after elimination from MLB The Show playoffs The Orioles’ virtual season ended this past weekend.

MAY 6, 2020 • NBC.COM

Dwight Smith Jr. looking for a repeat spring performance When spring training games began last year, outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. was still with the Toronto Blue Jays. But he would end the spring se...

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • MASNSPORTS.COM

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