JOSH SMITH NEWS

Mashes second home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Angels.

Impact After tallying an RBI with a fielder's choice in the second inning, Smith provided a big insurance run for the Rangers Wednesday as he hit a solo shot in in the seventh to improve the lead to 4-2. The home run was his second of the season and first extra-base hit since July 29. He is slashing .205/.311/.261 through 205 plate appearances this season and will likely maintain a part-time role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Smith's 1st over-fence HR helps Rangers beat Angels 7-2

Texas rookie Josh Smith homered over the fence for the first time, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Smith isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Smith has hit just .100 with a run and seven strikeouts over six games since rejoining the major-league club, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last five matchups. Bubba Thompson is starting in left field and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Smith isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Smith has gone 0-for-11 with three strikeouts over his last three games and will be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Nick Solak is starting in left field and batting eighth Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact Shortly after the All-Star break, Smith's hold on the everyday third-base job had started to loosen, with the rookie having handled more of a utility role of late. Considering Smith had only started in two of the previous five games and was batting just .206 in August, the Rangers evidently felt the 25-year-old was best off heading back to Triple-A to regain confidence at the dish and play on a more frequent basis. Outfielder Kole Calhoun (heel) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and took over Smith's spot on the 26-man active roster.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Smith is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact He is hitting .206 with zero extra-base hits in 13 games this month. Smith and fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran have been splitting the third base duties fairly evenly of late, with the righty-hitting Duran starting against all lefties and some righties.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Smith is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Smith has slashed .233/.343/.233 with an RBI and four walks in 11 games this month. Ezequiel Duran will fill in at third base Tuesday.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Smith will be on the bench Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Smith will be on the bench for the third time in Texas' last four games, but two of those have come against lefties like Saturday's starter Marco Gonzales. Ezequiel Duran will be the third baseman Saturday, while Elier Hernandez handles left field.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Smith isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.

Impact Smith's playing time has declined recently, and he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Ezequiel Duran will shift to third base while Charlie Culberson enters the lineup in left field.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Wednesday Smith isn't starting Wednesday against Houston.

Impact Smith is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a run, a stolen base and a strikeout during Tuesday's loss to the Astros. Ezequiel Duran is shifting to third base while Brad Miller serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran will take over at third base while Smith sits for the second time in the four-game series. Smith is slashing an unremarkable .234/.321/.255 in 16 games since the All-Star break and may have to settle for something less than an everyday role until his performance proves worthy of a larger share of playing time.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Smith isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Although right-hander Johnny Cueto is on the mound for the White Sox on Thursday, Smith will head to the bench after he went 3-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts over the last three games. Ezequiel Duran is starting at third base while Elier Hernandez serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench while southpaw Reid Detmers takes the mound for the Angels. Fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran will pick up the start at third base in place of Smith.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes off bench Smith went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Smith opened the game on the bench against a left-handed starter, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning for Charlie Culberson and finished out the game at third base. Even though Smith normally sits against southpaws, manager Chris Woodward is firm believer in lefty-righty matchups and often brings in a lefty hitter against righty relievers. That's allowed Smith to appear in all nine games since the break, including three as a pinch-hitter/fill-in off the bench.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Smith is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact As is typically the case, Smith will head to the bench with a lefty (Patrick Sandoval) on the hill for the opposition. Ezequiel Duran will start at third base while Nick Solak starts at designated hitter.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Smith will sit Wednesday versus the Mariners.

Impact Smith will take a seat after he went 2-for-6 over the first two contests of the series. Ezequiel Duran will start at third base and bat seventh against Seattle.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

Impact Smith will get a day off to open the second half of the season as the team opens a four-game series in Oakland. Ezequiel Duran will take over at third base and bat seventh in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Smith will sit for the second straight game Friday against Seattle.

Impact Smith has started just twice against a lefty this season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against a second consecutive lefty in Robbie Ray here. Charlie Culberson will get the start at third base.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Smith has a .244/.327/.366 slash line with one home run, nine RBI and six runs through 11 games in July, and he'll take a seat Thursday with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Charlie Culberson will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Rangers Josh Smith's Inside-The-Park Homer The Texas Rangers rookie finally claimed his first MLB home run and made team history.

JULY 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hustles for inside-the-park homer Smith went 1-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run and three RBI in Monday's 10-8 win over the Athletics.

Impact The 24-year-old showed off his speed for his first big-league homer, as his sixth-inning hit to center field ducked under Ramon Laureano's glove and rolled to the warning track. Smith still has yet to display over-the-fence power -- he had 13 long balls in 78 minor-league games last season, so it's not a huge element of his performance. The rookie has a .238/.375/.317 slash line with eight RBI, 10 runs scored, two stolen bases and two doubles through 81 plate appearances in 21 contests.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Smith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Smith went 1-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout Friday but will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Smith isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore.

Impact Smith went 1-for-13 with a run, an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts over the last three games and will get a day off Wednesday. Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches bases three times Smith batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and was caught stealing in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Smith was back in the leadoff spot against a right-hander after being dropped to ninth against a lefty the day prior. The rookie infielder, who has a 17.4 BB%, has reached base safely in 11 of 12 starts and sports a .449 on-base percentage overall.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to ninth against lefty Smith batted ninth and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact Smith made his third straight start at third base. Unlike the previous two, when he batted leadoff against righties, Smith was dropped to ninth against a lefty. That Charlie Culberson didn't get the start, as was the case the last time Texas faced a southpaw, is a signal the Rangers are going to get Smith into the lineup against pitchers of either side. Since coming off the injured list June 21, Smith his 4-for-22 with five walks and three runs.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE