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Pair of hits in start Smith went 2-for-3 with a double in a loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact Smith drew the start at third base and made good use of it, mustering the Athletics' only multi-hit effort of the night. The 25-year-old went 0-for-16 over his first five appearances of the season, but he's bounced back to go 3-for-6 with Friday's two-bagger, a walk and two runs over his last two games and has now drawn three straight starts.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses grip on 3B job Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact For the second straight day, Smith will take a seat with the Rays bringing a right-handed starting pitcher (Tommy Romero) to the hill. At least for the time being, the 25-year-old rookie may have been surpassed on the depth chart at third base by Sheldon Neuse, who started in Monday's 13-2 win and went 3-for-5 with a grand slam. Prior to Monday, Smith had started in each of Oakland's first three games and went 0-for-11 with six strikeouts.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith started each of Oakland's first three games at third base, going hitless with six strikeouts across 11 at-bats. Manager Mark Kotsay will give Sheldon Neuse a look at the position Monday, and if Neuse finds some success, Smith could end up moving into more of a timeshare at the hot corner.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could make roster alongside Neuse Smith, who's been competing with Sheldon Neuse for the third base job, could still make the Opening Day roster alongside his teammate, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's virtually inconceivable that Neuse doesn't break camp with the Athletics after yet another stellar day at the plate Sunday that included a grand slam and pushed his Cactus League average to .379. However, Smith hasn't exactly underwhelmed himself, hitting .333 (12-for-36) with three doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI across 15 exhibitions. Additionally, both he and Neuse can play multiple positions in the infield, which Gallegos notes certainly ups the chances of both making the Opening Day roster.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shot at third base job Smith, who arrived from the Blue Jays in the Matt Chapman trade Wednesday, is one of the primary candidates to fill the Athletics' third base job, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com report...

Impact The 25-year-old was in line to compete for the Blue Jays' starting third base job before the trade, and he now reportedly has a strong chance of succeeding the player he was moved for. Smith has also logged plenty of time at shortstop during his minor-league career, but he's already made 14 big-league appearances at the hot corner, all last season. Smith struggled with the bat during his 18-game cup of coffee with Toronto (.094/.194/.188 slash line), but he'd earned the promotion courtesy of his .285 average, .931 OPS, 52 extra-base hits and 69 RBI in 94 games at Triple-A Buffalo.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball prospects roundtable: Kevin Smith, George Kirby and more need-to-know rookies Six MLB prospect pundits discuss some of the farmhands who could soon make their presence known at the major-league level.

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Oakland Smith, Gunnar Hoglund, Zach Logue and Kirby Snead were traded from the Blue Jays to the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for Matt Chapman, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Smith got his first taste of major-league action in 2021 and hit .094 with a solo homer and two runs across 18 games. In spite of his growing pains during his first stint in the majors, he was productive at Triple-A Buffalo last year, slashing .285/.370/.561 with 21 home runs, 69 RBI, 65 runs and 18 stolen bases. Even if he begins the 2022 campaign in the minors, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to the big leagues at some point this year.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith can play behind the dish, and in the batter's box

Smith can play behind the dish, and in the batter's box

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Sent down Friday Smith was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Smith was recalled by Toronto on Wednesday, but he didn't record any plate appearances during his time on the major-league roster. He'll head back to Buffalo after Santiago Espinal (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Blue Jays Smith was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Smith spent nearly two weeks in Buffalo and hit .258 with two doubles, six runs and three RBI across seven minor-league games since his demotion. He'll be available off the bench in Wednesday's series finale against the Rays after Breyvic Valera (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Smith was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Impact Although Smith saw six consecutive starts to close out the month of August, his playing time decreased in early September, as he was in the lineup for just three of the last eight games. The 25-year-old will receive more consistent at-bats in Buffalo and will be an option to rejoin the Blue Jays if they encounter injuries.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Smith isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Smith's playing time has dried up recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Jake Lamb will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Tuesday Smith isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Smith has gone hitless with a run, a walk and four strikeouts in his last 11 at-bats, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Jake Lamb will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench after six straight starts Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Smith's streak of six consecutive starts comes to an end, as Breyvic Valera checks in for him at third base. The rookie Smith went 2-for-13 with a solo home run and three walks over that six-game stretch, but he may need to raise his performance in his subsequent starts to avoid moving into more of a timeshare at the position with Valera.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE