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Thu Mar 1412:28Dominic Smith Recovering From Wrist Surgery
Chicago Cubs first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (wrist) had surgery on Jan. 20 to remove the hamate bone from his right wrist and is still working his way back from the injury this spring as he competes for one of the team's final bench spots. He was taking live batting practice on Jan. 5 when he felt something in his right wrist. Smith isn't 100 percent yet, but he's feeling good enough to play and has looked good in 14 Cactus League at-bats. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter said he's been dealing with some form of wrist or hand pain since he debuted in the big leagues almost seven years ago. Once a consensus top-100 prospect with the Mets, Smith has struggled with his power, but perhaps finally fixing his hand/wrist issue will help him be more consistent and productive as a bench bat for the Cubbies in 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Sahadev SharmaRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1921:12Dominic Smith, Cubs Agree On Minor-League Deal
Free-agent first baseman Dominic Smith (hand) and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor-league deal on Monday, according to a source familiar with the deal. The contract includes incentives and can max out at $3.5 million. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter had hamate-bone surgery in early January but should be full-go by the end of spring training. The Cubs added both Smith and veteran outfielder David Peralta on Monday. Smith is going to be a bench bat for the Cubs if he sticks around with the organization through the 2024 season, giving the team depth at first base mainly along with Michael Busch, Matt Mervis and Patrick Wisdom. After six years with the Mets, Smith hit .254/.326/.366 with a career-high 12 home runs, 46 RBI and 57 runs scored in 153 games for the Nationals in 2023. You can avoid him in mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 14 202314:01Nationals Designate Dominic Smith For Assignment
The Washington Nationals designated first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith and right-hander Cory Abbott for assignment on Tuesday. In additional moves, they also selected the contracts of Zach Brzykcy, Cole Henry, DJ Herz and Mitchell Parker. Smith will now hit the open market as he heads into his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2024. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter hit .254/.326/.366 with a career-high 12 home runs, 21 doubles, one triple, 46 RBI and 57 runs scored in 586 trips to the plate and 153 games in his first and only season with the Nationals in 2023. Smith had a decent year for the rebuilding Nats this past season, but he's unlikely to find regular playing time with a new team in free agency this winter.
Source: The Washington Post - Andrew GoldenRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 21 202315:00Dominic Smith To Sit Out On Friday
Washington Nationals first baseman Dominic Smith is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The left-handed slugger will sit this one out against left-hander Alex Wood. The Nationals will play matchups and have right-handed Michael Chavis cover first base and bat seventh on Friday. Also, Stone Garrett will play left field and bat sixth with Corey Dickerson sitting this game out. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 28 202315:21Dominic Smith Fine After Being Hit By Pitch
Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (quadriceps) said he's fine after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his right quad just above his knee in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Smith said he would have fought to stay in the game if it was in the regular season. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but he could be back in a spring training game as soon as Wednesday. Smith hit just .194/.276/.284 with a career-low .560 OPS, no home runs, 17 RBI and 11 runs scored in his final season with the New York Mets in 2022 in 58 games played. He had some bad luck, though, and a rebound could be coming in a regular role at first base in 2023 with Washington.
Source: MASN Sports - Mark ZuckermanRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 3 202314:57Dominic Smith Signing With Nationals
Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals, per a tweet from USA Today's Bob Nightengale on Tuesday. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports the deal is worth $2 million guaranteed and can reach up to $4 million with incentives. The 27-year-old previously appeared in 58 games for the New York Mets last season, hitting .194 with a .276 on-base percentage in 152 plate appearances. He hit .284 with a .367 on-base percentage, 10 home runs and four stolen bases in 248 plate appearances for New York's Triple-A affiliate last season. As of now, Washington's current options at first base include Joey Meneses and Jeimer Candelario.
Source: Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 11 202217:56Dominic Smith Activated, Optioned To Minors
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He has finally fully recovered from an ankle issue that has sidelined him since mid-July. They didn't really miss his bat considering he's hitting .194/.276/.284 with zero home runs in 58 games this season. That being said, the Mets decided to option Smith to Triple-A Syracuse. Fantasy managers can go ahead and find another fantasy option, assuming they were waiting for Smith to return.
Source: newsday.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 21 202208:08Dominic Smith Lands On Injured List With Ankle Sprain
The New York Mets have placed outfielder Dominic Smith (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain. Smith suffered the injury during last Saturday's game and his move to the injured list is retroactive to Sunday, July 17. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a dreadful season. Over 58 games, he's slashed just .194/.276/.284 and he's still searching for his first homer of the year. His struggles have been one of the factors that has led to the team's pursuit of another bat ahead of August's trade deadline.
Source: SNYRotoBaller.com
Tue May 31 202215:11Mets Option Dominic Smith
The New York Mets optioned first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Adonis Medina from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Smith has been atrocious this year, hitting just .186/.287/.256 with no home runs, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and 24 strikeouts in 101 plate appearances over 39 games, so he'll go to the minors to work on his approach. He has started only 12 games since May 1. Smith will likely resurface with the Mets at some point this year, but a change of scenery might be more beneficial to the 26-year-old at this juncture. In six big-league seasons in New York, Smith has hit .247/.310/.428 with a .738 OPS and 46 home runs in 428 games played.
Source: Mets TwitterRotoBaller.com
Fri Apr 15 202211:32Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha Test Positive For COVID-19
New York Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha are out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It appears both players have caught COVID-19 after being in close contact with a staff member who had it as well. Fantasy managers can expect to be without both Nimmo and Canha for a few days. Travis Jankowski is in center field and batting eighth versus righty Zach Davis. Jeff McNeil will bat leadoff and play left field in this one. McNeil is the much better fantasy option and DFS play for Friday's slate.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 9 202218:16Dominic Smith Starting At First Base On Saturday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder will get his first start of the season Saturday against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. He will play first base and bat sixth. Smith appeared in last night's game as a pinch hitter, striking out in his only at-bat. Last season, the 26-year-old had a difficult time at the plate, slashing .244/.304/.363 with 11 HRs over 145 games, a season after he managed a .993 OPS. However, it was later revealed that Smith dealt with a torn labrum, so he'll look to bounce back with a healthy campaign. As it stands, he won't play every day but should still see plenty of playing time, especially against left-handers, whom he hit .312 against in 2021.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 18 202211:31Dominic Smith Played With Torn Labrum Last Year
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (shoulder) played with a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder last season. Smith also dealt with a right wrist strain and a groin issue in 2021, but through it all, he still managed to play in 145 games. After his shoulder injury, he wasn't the same hitter after being one of the league's best hitters in 2020 with a .316/.377/.616 slash line, 10 home runs and 42 RBI. Smith hit just .244/.304/.363 with 11 home runs and 58 RBI last year. The left-handed hitter developed poor habits while overcompensating for his various injuries. The 27-year-old thinks he's healed now and made it a point to strengthen his lower body this year. It's something to watch in 2022, but if he's truly past his injuries, Smith should be able to bounce back for the Mets.
Source: SI.com - Pat RagazzoRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 6 202112:04Dominic Smith Returns Monday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has come off the bereavement list, in time for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. In a corresponding move, the Mets have optioned catcher Chance Sisco. Smith has had a subpar year thus far, slashing .247/.307/.365 with 11 HRs, 55 RBI, and 41 runs across 125 games. The lack of production has been surprising, given the .937 OPS he put up over 2019 and 2020. There's no reason to play Smith in any league, as he provides little value across the board and won't get everyday playing time as a result.
Source: Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 28 202110:25Struggles Continue For Dominic Smith
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Mets 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Smith, who stands to lose playing time in left field with Jeff McNeil being shifted to the position as a result of Francisco Lindor's return from the injured list, has really struggled at the plate in August. Over his last 15 games, Smith is hitting just .143/.173/.163 with no home runs and three RBI in 49 at-bats. Smith is also batting just .198/.209/.235 with no home runs and seven RBI in 81 August at-bats. Smith, who hasn't homered since July 21, has had a horrible campaign in 2021 after a 2020 breakout in which he hit .316/.377/.616 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI over 50 games. Firmly on 2021 pre-season draft boards just outside of the top-100, it is safe to say Smith has not lived up to expectations, especially considering his 2020 metrics did not suggest regression. Fantasy managers in dynasty formats should hold on to Smith to see if he can rebound in 2022, especially given his 2020 performance. Managers in all redraft formats should, however, move on from the underperforming 26-year old who, as stated, also stands to lose regular playing time in the final month of the season.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 22 202120:48Dominic Smith To Potentially Lose Playing Time
Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, J.D. Davis at third base, Lindor at shortstop, and McNeil in left field. This would leave first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith as the odd man out, or potentially put Smith in a timeshare with McNeil. Both Smith and McNeil have had poor campaigns in 2021, with Smith dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season. Smith has slashed just .243/.302/.363 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 39 runs, and two stolen bases in 118 games. Of late, Smith has been particularly ineffective slashing a putrid .040/.074/.040 over his past seven games (25 at-bats) with just one RBI. As it is, Smith can be dropped in shallow formats. Should he lose playing time to McNeil, fantasy managers can likely move on from Smith in deeper formats as well.
Source: Justin Toscano on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 20 202122:18Dominic Smith Dealing With Wrist Soreness
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has been dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Smith has yet to go on the injured list this season, but his wrist might explain part of his struggles thus far. After two productive seasons at the plate, he's slashed just .247/.307/.369 with 11 HRs, 52 RBI, 39 runs, and two stolen bases in 117 games. Coming into the year, he was a valuable fantasy option but should be benched for a better hitter, and can be dropped in shallow leagues.
Source: Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 19 202109:47Recent Struggles Continue For Dominic Smith
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 0-for-5 with a run scored in the Mets 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in 12 innings on Wednesday. Smith had been hot earlier in the month of August, but he has recently hit a bit of a slide. Over his last seven games, Smith has no extra-base hits and is slashing just .125/.154/.125 with only two RBI and two runs scored (24 at-bats). Overall, it has been a disappointing season for Smith who broke out in 2020 to the tune of a .316/.377/.616 slash line, 10 home runs, 42 RBI, 0.993 OPS, and 1.7 WAR. In 2021, Smith is batting just .249/.310/.373 over 389 at-bats, with 11 HR and 52 RBI. With a pre-season ADP of 91, Smith has greatly underperformed fantasy manager expectations of a 30-plus HR and 80-90 RBI season. Smith can likely be dropped in shallow redraft formats if more attractive outfield options are on the waiver wire, particularly with the Mets offense struggling, limiting his RBI and run total potential.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 14 202110:45Dominic Smith Comes Off Bench And Drives In Run
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith, hitting .340 against lefties this season and 1-for-1 with a home run lifetime against Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias, did not start the game on Friday. Despite the questionable decision to bench Smith in a huge game, he entered the game in the fifth inning and eventually went 1-for-3 with an RBI single. Smith has been one of the Mets more productive hitters over the past two weeks with the offense really struggling. Over his last 15 games, he is hitting .308 with seven RBI in 52 at-bats. Smith should be back in the lineup on Saturday when the Mets take on Walker Buehler and the Dodgers. With a tough matchup scheduled for Saturday, Smith is a strong fade in daily formats.
Source: mlb.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 13 202118:34Dominic Smith Not Starting Friday
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith isn't starting on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. Smith is batting .255 with a .318 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 409 plate appearances this season. It'll be Kevin Pillar starting in left field in place of Smith and hitting seventh against Urias. Pillar is hitting .211 with a .247 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and two stolen bases this season. You're probably better off looking for a streaming option elsewhere on Friday, especially considering the matchup against Urias.
Source: Justin ToscanoRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 7 202115:32Dominic Smith Sitting On Saturday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is not in the Mets lineup on Saturday for their contest against the Philadelphia Phillies and lefty Ranger Suarez. Perhaps it is a way for manager Luis Rojas to shake up a lineup that has been lethargic over the past week, but it is an odd decision. Smith hits better against lefties slashing .327/.381/.446 with two homers and 18 RBI in 101 at-bats against southpaws. While he does have nine home runs against righties, Smith is hitting just .229/.298/.368 against right-handers by comparison. Yet another odd decision for a team in a free-fall. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should make adjustments to remove Smith from active lineups in daily leagues and DFS formats.
Source: New York Mets on TwitterRotoBaller.com
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