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Reaches base five times Smith went 2-for-2 with three walks, a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Smith finally looked like a leadoff hitter Wednesday, reaching base five times. That equaled the number of times he reached base safely over the previous eight contests as Arizona's leadoff batter. In nine games atop the order, Smith is 5-for-29 with five walks. The lefty hitter should be back there once again Thursday against Colorado right-hander Connor Seabold.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At leadoff again Wednesday Smith is hitting leadoff again Wednesday against the Rockies.

Impact Smith has batted just .212 with a .315 on-base percentage through 39 games (130 plate appearances) this season, but he's been at leadoff in each of his last four starts and seems to be the Diamondbacks' preferred option for that role against right-handed pitching. Colorado is throwing righty Dinelson Lamet on Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three-run homer Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in a 7-5 win against the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Smith's lone hit of the game was a big one, as his 426-foot three-run shot in the second inning gave the Diamondbacks a lead that they did not relinquish. The long ball snapped a four-game hitless stretch for Smith during which he had gone 0-for-14. Despite the big blast Monday, the 27-year-old is batting a paltry .104 over his past 14 contests. On the plus side, three of his five hits during that span have left the park.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Smith isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Smith will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while the Red Sox prepare to start the game with southpaw Chris Sale on the mound. In Smith's place, Evan Longoria will serve as the DH and bat fifth.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Evan Longoria will take a turn at designated hitter and bat sixth versus the Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. Lourdes Gurriel, Dominic Fletcher and Corbin Carroll are starting across the outfield.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts solo homer in win Smith went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Smith's fifth-inning shot turned out to be the game-winning hit. It was the second straight game in which Smith batted leadoff, as it appears he'll be atop the order against righties. The home run, his fourth, was the second in the last three games after going 23 games without one.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot again Smith is in the leadoff spot again for the Diamondbacks on Monday in Philadelphia.

Impact It's the second game in a row that Smith has hit leadoff, as it appears it will be the new setup for Arizona at least against right-handed pitching. Josh Rojas had been the team's regular leadoff man versus righties but will again be hitting sixth in this one.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bats leadoff Sunday Smith batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact This was the first time Smith hit leadoff for Arizona, which usually employs Josh Rojas atop the order against right-handers or Ketel Marte against lefties. It's unclear if this will a common practice going forward.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats go-ahead home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates.

Impact Though Smith was retired by Mitch Keller in each of his first two plate appearances, Smith had the most important swing of the day, taking reliever Robert Stephenson yard for a two-run long shot that plated Lourdes Gurriel and gave the Diamondbacks a one-run advantage. The homer was Smith's first since April 19 (23 games) and just his third of the year. In his last six appearances, Smith has hit just 2-for-21 (.095) with six strikeouts.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Arizona will go with a right-heavy lineup with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. Lourdes Gurriel is in left field, Corbin Carroll is in center and Dominic Fletcher is in right. Emmanuel Rivera will serve as the designated hitter.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins it with walk Smith walked off the Nationals with a pinch hit walk in the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday's 8=7 win.

Impact He entered as a pinch hitter for Gabriel Moreno and walked in Christian Walker for the win. Smith, who initially found success upon his callup from Triple-A Reno, entered Saturday's contest with just one hit over his last 18 at-bats. He's still a lineup mainstay against righties, but a prolonged slump could change that.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Smith will be on the bench against lefty MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals on Saturday.

Impact Smith has shown more this season that he'd previously shown at the big-league level, slashing .260/.373/.440, though that comes in a small sample of 59 plate appearances. That's earned him an increasing role, as he's started against each of the last eight righties the Diamondbacks have faced, but he's been in the lineup just once against a southpaw this season.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against Rangers Smith is not in the starting lineup against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Smith will take a seat with southpaw Andrew Heaney on the mound for Texas on Wednesday. Emmanuel Rivera is hitting second and handling DH duties in Smith's absence.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Smith is out of the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Emmanuel Rivera is serving as Arizona's designated hitter and batting second with left-hander Kyle Freeland getting the start for Colorado. Smith boasts an overall .353/.463/.618 batting line on the season but has logged only five plate appearances against southpaws up to this point.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Smith will join fellow lefty hitter Josh Rojas on the bench for the series finale as the Diamondbacks stock up on extra right-handed bats with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough on the bump for Kansas City. Evan Longoria will replace Smith as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for Walker Smith started at first base in place of Christian Walker (forearm) and went 0-for-1 with two walks in Sunday's 7-5 loss to San Diego.

Impact Walker sustained a forearm injury when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game and given Sunday off. The X-rays on Walker's arm came back negative, so there's reason to believe this was a one-game decision, after he played 10 consecutive games. Smith, who has filled in well when called on since being called up from Triple-A Reno, would likely fill-in against Kansas City righty Brad Keller on Monday if Walker remains out.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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