Dominic Smith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Could lose playing time vs. RHPs Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench while the Mets send a lefty starter (Zac Thornton) to the bump Monday, but Smith will likely be headed for a reduction in playing time against right-handed pitching, too. With Atlanta welcoming Ronald Acuna (hamstring) back from the injured list Monday, Mike Yastrzemski could end up seeing most of his playing time at designated hitter, which would leave Smith as an odd man out of the lineup. Smith has been serviceable against righties with a 103 wRC+ on the season, but he's produced an underwhelming overall batting line of .220/.316/.300 over 18 games in July.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three hits against O's Smith went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Orioles.

Impact The veteran slugger gave Atlanta a 2-0 lead with RBI singles in the second and fourth innings in an eventual 11-inning victory. It was Smith's first multi-hit performance since June 19, and over 57 plate appearances in July he's managed just a .220/.316/.300 slash line with one homer and nine RBI. Ronald Acuna's return from the IL on Monday will crowd Atlanta's playing time picture even further, and Smith seems likely to lose at-bats against right-handed pitching to Mike Yastrzemski, who is set to get more action at DH rather than in a corner outfield spot.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clutch showings from Riley, Olson save game for Braves in extras BALTIMORE -- Austin Riley hit an 11th-inning RBI double after Matt Olson turned a game-saving double play in the 10th, and the Braves earned...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Homers in win Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Padres.

Impact Making just his second start in six games, Smith put Atlanta ahead in the fourth inning with a two-run blast off Griffin Canning, his seventh homer this season and first since June 6. Smith had gone just 3-for-19 in nine games prior to Thursday while retreating to a bench role. Overall, he's slashing .264/.318/.395 with 39 RBI and 35 runs scored across 246 plate appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs to edge the Padres 6-5

Chris Sale matched a season-high with 11 strikeouts as the Atlanta Braves hit four home runs in a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jarvis doubles in go-ahead run in 6-run 8th inning as Braves hold on in 9th to edge Padres 7-6

Jim Jarvis drilled a run-scoring double into the right-field corner to give Atlanta the lead in a six-run eighth inning and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Losing out on playing time Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Smith will retreat to the bench for the third game in a row, with his latter two absences coming while the Padres have sent right-handed starting pitchers to the hill. The 31-year-old has held down a strong-side platoon role for much of the season, but he's been squeezed out of the starting nine in the wake of Mike Yastrzemski's return from the injured list. The downturn in playing time comes while Smith has provided a poor .468 OPS over 13 games since the start of July.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Impact The veteran unsurprisingly remained on the bench Monday with lefty JP Sears taking the mound for San Diego, but Smith absence Tuesday is coming against righty Walker Buehler. Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) is serving as the designated hitter in his return from the injured list.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench versus lefty Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith will hit the bench for the second time in four games since the All-Star break while Atlanta goes up against lefty JP Sears in the series opener. With Smith taking a seat, Drake Baldwin will get a day off from catching but will stay in the lineup at designated hitter.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against righty Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Pittsburgh.

Impact It's righty Jared Jones on the bump for the Pirates, but the left-handed-hitting Smith will begin the contest on the bench. It's the first time since May 6 that Smith has been absent from the lineup when the opposition as a right-hander on the mound. Drake Baldwin is getting a start at designated hitter, and Joey Bart will be Atlanta's catcher.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

McLean regroups and Soto hits 2-run single as scuffling Mets barely hold off Braves 10-9

Juan Soto’s two-run single in the second inning gave New York the lead, Nolan McLean was dominant after a rough start and the Mets held off Atlanta's ninth-inning comeback attempt...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Jim Jarvis, Dominic Smith starting Braves' Sunday matinee vs. Mets Jim Jarvis is set for his second home appearance.

JULY 5 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Taking seat Saturday Smith isn't starting for Atlanta versus the Mets on Saturday.

Impact The left-handed Smith doesn't usually start against southpaw starters, and that's the case Saturday, as lefty Sean Manaea is on the mound for the Mets. With Smith beginning on the bench, Drake Baldwin is getting a DH day while Joey Bart takes a turn behind the plate.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in Thursday's loss Smith went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.

Impact The 31-year-old journeyman came to the plate with the bases loaded in the first inning and cleared them with a comebacker that deflected off Dustin May's ankle and went into shallow right field. Smith continues to see consistent playing time at DH against right-handed pitchers, but he's gone 19 straight games without a home run, managing just a .196/.259/.235 slash line over that stretch with two doubles and seven RBI. His declining production could prompt Atlanta to look for a more reliable left-handed power source at the trade deadline.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Church and Burleson hit homers and Cardinals ride 7-run 7th inning to 11-5 win over Braves

Jordan Walker homered and drove in four runs, Nathan Church hit a tying two-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 11-5

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Heading to bench Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith will head to the bench while southpaw Robbie Ray takes the hill for the Giants. With Smith out of the lineup, Drake Baldwin will get a day from catching but will stick in the starting nine at designated hitter.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dubon's 2 hits and 2 runs against former team leads Braves over Giants 3-1

Mauricio Dubón had two hits and scored twice against his former team, Ozzie Albies drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to stop a four-game sk...

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Smith will sit for the third time in four games, with all three of his absences coming against left-handed pitching. Drake Baldwin will get a day off from catching Sunday but will stick in the lineup at Smith's usual spot at designated hitter.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Ewing's big game lifts the Mets over the Braves 8-1 for a series win

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Bo Bichette's grand slam, homer and 6 RBIs lead Mets past Braves 7-5

Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and a solo homer and matched a career high with six RBIs, leading the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Smacks sixth homer in win Smith went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Smith entered the game in an 0-for-14 dry spell at the plate in his last six games, but he launched his first homer since May 20 on Saturday. The veteran slugger has now reached base safely in 10 straight appearances as well. Smith has been effective as Atlanta's primary designated hitter in 2026, hitting .309 with 11 extra-base hits, 28 RBI and 23 runs scored over 136 at-bats.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Just in time for Ozuna's first return visit with Pirates, Smith shows Braves found another strong DH

Dominic Smith is providing strong production as a veteran taking the lead role at designated hitter for the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Dominic Smith blasts a 2-run homer as Braves improve the majors' best record by beating Pirates 6-3

Dominic Smith hit a two-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed three runs in five innings and the Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh P...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Three hits in Friday's win Smith went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Friday's win over the Reds.

Impact All three knocks were singles, but it was still the third time in his last seven games that Smith has recorded multiple hits and multiple runs scored. The 30-year-old is putting together his best campaign since 2020, slashing .336/.362/.513 through 128 plate appearances with five homers, 20 runs and 25 RBI while being Atlanta's primary DH against right-handed pitching.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris II's 3 hits and 3 RBIs help Braves beat Reds 8-3

Michael Harris II went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

MAY 30 • Associated Press

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