PAVIN SMITH NEWS

Rough night in field Smith started in right field, went 0-for-4 and couldn't track down a couple of flyballs in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo went with Smith's offensive potential -- six homers, .310 average in September -- over Jake McCarthy, a better defender with more range. The move backfired immediately when Smith couldn't track down leadoff batter Luis Arraez's flyball that opened the door to San Diego's four-run first inning. Smith later couldn't track down another fly from Arraez in the fourth that turned into a triple and the Padres' fifth run. The loss left the Diamondbacks outside the final wild card spot with two games left and could lead to McCarthy replacing Smith on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clobbers three-run shot Smith went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

Impact Smith didn't enter the game until the bottom of the eight when he was brought in to pinch hit for Randal Grichuk with two runners on. The outfielder then came through in a big way, launching a three-run home run off Spencer Bivens on the third pitch he saw to extend Arizona's lead to six runs. The long ball was Smith's ninth on the campaign and his sixth in the month of September, where he's batting .310 with 12 extra-base hits, 19 RBI and 13 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Gurriel Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact On the bench for a second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher, Smith looks to have moved back into a reserve role after having occupied a strong-side platoon role in left field for much of the previous two weeks. Smith's playing time will likely be more sparse moving forward now that top left fielder Lourdes Gurriel is healthy again after missing time with a calf strain.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in lineup Smith started in right field and went 1-for-5 in Friday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Smith remained in the lineup with the return of Lourdes Gurriel, which will cost someone at-bats. On Friday, that someone was Jake McCarthy, but it could Smith at any point going forward. Smith has been more productive than McCarthy of late, but that could change.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in victory Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-1 win against the Brewers.

Impact Smith capped the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The long ball was his first since he went deep three times against the Astros on Sept. 8. He's been hitting well of late, though, compiling a six-game hitting streak during which he's batting .474 (9-for-19) with four doubles, five runs and five RBI.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Smith went 1-for-2 with two walks in Monday's 3-2 loss to Colorado.

Impact Smith has been a regular in left field against right-handers since Lourdes Gurriel (calf) landed on the injured list. The lefty-hitting Smith is 10-for-25 with four home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs and a .484 on-base percentage over 10 games since replacing Gurriel, who has been taking at-bats at the Diamondbacks' camp and could rejoin the club later this week.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rattles off three hits Smith went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Smith was one of five Diamondbacks to post multiple hits in the blowout loss. He has a pair of three-hit efforts over his last five games, though Smith remains in a strong-side platoon role despite his recent success at the plate. For the year, the 28-year-old has a .280/.348/.550 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base over 115 plate appearances. Smith could see his role reduced once again whenever Lourdes Gurriel (calf) is ready to return.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Though he's settled into the large side of a platoon in left field following Lourdes Gurriel's (calf) move to the injured list, the lefty-hitting Smith will take a seat Wednesday against Rangers southpaw Cody Bradford. Platoon mate Randal Grichuk will step in for Smith.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, delivers run in win Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Smith followed up his three-homer game Sunday with a more pedestrian outing Tuesday. He's been the primary left fielder against right-handers while Lourdes Gurriel tends to a calf injury. Gurriel began hitting Tuesday, is scheduled to run Thursday, and the club is hopeful for a return after the minimum 10-day stay on the injured list. That means Smith's opportunity could be coming to a close this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Historic offensive day Smith went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and eight RBI in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Impact Smith had seven RBI by the third inning after he took Justin Verlander deep in the second for a three-run blast and then followed it up with a grand slam. He wasn't done there, as he then went deep off Kaleb Ort in the fifth, becoming the first Diamondbacks player with three homers in a game since 2017. Smith had a chance to complete the home run cycle after coming up to the plate in the seventh with a man on wound up striking out. After Sunday's outburst Smith has tied his home run total from last season in 125 less plate appearances. He's slashing .270/.343/.562 with seven homers, 26 RBI, 18 runs, a steal and an 11:15 BB:K in 102 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, swipes bag in win Smith started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, a home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith homered in the fifth inning for his fourth of the season and first since being called up in the middle of August. He also responded to the Giants scoring twice in the bottom of seventh by leading off the eighth with a walk, a stolen base and eventually scoring what turned out to be the winning run. It was his first steal in 2024. The injury to Lourdes Gurriel (calf, IL) has created a path to at-bats for Smith -- this was his second start since Gurriel landed on the injured list. Smith could be a regular in left when Arizona faces a right-hander while Gurriel is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at left field Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Smith got the start in left with Lourdes Gurriel (calf) unavailable. The Diamondbacks plan to have Gurriel undergo an MRI when one can be arranged, which could provide a clearer picture for his return to action. In the meantime, the Diamondbacks have Smith available for right-handers, Randal Grichuk for lefties and the switch-hitting Jorge Barrosa for pitchers of either hand.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Smith has hit well for Arizona in 2024 when provided with opportunities, putting up an an .801 OPS with three home runs in 68 plate appearances. However, he would not appear in line for regular playing time during this stint.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Josh Bell, who will report to the club Friday after being acquired via trade earlier this week. Smith has had a solid showing with the Diamondbacks in 2024 when he's been given chances, collecting an .801 OPS with three homers in 68 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at first base Smith started at first base and went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Washington.

Impact Smith typically doesn't start against left-handers, but he got the call Wednesday with Christian Walker (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Kevin Newman started there Tuesday against a lefty, but he spelled Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop Wednesday. Eventually, Josh Bell is expected to take over at first base while Walker is out, which is estimated to be about three weeks.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to majors The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Smith will rejoin the Diamondbacks as a replacement on the active roster for first baseman Christian Walker (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list and is likely to miss around three weeks. In 34 games Reno following his June 10 demotion, Smith slashed .297/.416/.570 with seven home runs and a 26:24 BB:K. Though the 28-year-old could be an option at first base while Walker is out, trade-deadline acquisition Josh Bell is a more likely candidate to serve as Walker's primary replacement.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled back up The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Smith made his last appearance for the Diamondbacks on June 8, prior to being optioned to Triple-A Reno on June 10. In his 34 games in Reno after the demotion, he slashed .297/.416/.570 with seven home runs. The 28-year-old's return to the bigs comes with Christian Walker (oblique) being placed on the 10-day injured list.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Smith didn't hit much this spring and had options remaining, so he finds himself on the outside looking in for an Opening Day roster spot. The 28-year-old should play regularly at Reno between first base and the outfield.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Included on WC roster Smith is on the roster for the Diamondbacks' Wild Card Series matchup against the Brewers.

Impact Smith slashed just .188/.317/.325 across 228 major-league plate appearances during the 2023 regular season, but he'll give the Diamondbacks a bit of extra left-handed thump off the bench in their best-of-three series versus Milwaukee. They're carrying 14 position players and 12 pitchers.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Smith was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Smith went 1-for-7 with three walks and two strikeouts during his 11-day stay with the Diamondbacks and is slashing just .188/.317/.325 across 228 total major-league plate appearances this year. Jake McCarthy has been recalled from Reno in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start since call-up Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Smith made his first start since the Diamondbacks recalled him for the September roster expansion. Both plate appearances came against right-hander Jack Flaherty, and Smith was removed for a pinch hitter once a lefty reliever entered. The lefty-swinging Smith could spot in against right-handers at times during the final month, but he's not part of a platoon situation where fantasy owners could count on him being in a starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Smith is slashing .297/.419/.457 with 32 RBI since being optioned to Triple-A at the end of June and will now rejoin the active roster as it expands from 26 to 28 players. Smith will provide Arizona with a bench bat down the stretch and, he is capable of playing in the outfield and at first base.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Smith was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Smith will head to Triple-A in the midst of a cold spell at the plate, batting .130 with two homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored and 16 strikeouts over 69 at-bats in 21 games during June. He'll head to Reno and look to get right while Kyle Lewis was called up to replace Smith on major-league roster Friday.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the skids Smith went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Giants.

Impact Smith's average dropped to .196 following the game. His last hit came June 17, and he's 3-for-29 (.107) over the last 10 games. Smith, who has managed to grind out eight walks during the slump, is batting just .169 since the beginning of May.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Smith is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals.

Impact Smith started against righties for four straight games from June 15-18, but he has sat against three of the last four righties Arizona has faced, so it would seem he is falling into a bench role. Alek Thomas, whose playing time is trending up, gets the start in the outfield while Ketel Marte gets the nod at designated hitter.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE