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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

Acuña hits grand slam and Sale beats former team again as Braves trounce Red Sox 10-2

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his fourth career grand slam and Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2

MAY 28 • Associated Press

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

Impact After starting in the previous four games, the left-handed-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench Sunday while the Nationals send southpaw Foster Griffin to the bump. Ronald Acuna will receive a day off from playing the outfield but will remain in the lineup while filling Smith's usual role as Atlanta's designated hitter.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin, Washington relievers hold Braves to 1 hit in a 2-0 win

Jake Irvin held the Braves hitless over five innings before leaving with an injury, and the Washington Nationals defeated Atlanta 2-0 with a combined one-hitter

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Braves meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Michael Harris II and Mike Yastrzemski homer, Strider fans 9 as Braves beat Marlins 9-3

Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Mike Yastrzemski also went deep and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-3y

MAY 22 • Associated Press

12-pitch HR AND Little League HR? Smith's night stuff memes are made of MIAMI -- In the Braves’ 9-1 win over the Marlins at loanDepot park Wednesday night, Dominic Smith did something that he had not done in a lo...

MAY 21 • MLB.COM

Smashes three-run homer Smith went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over Miami.

Impact Smith snapped a long homer drought Wednesday, as his last long ball came over a month ago during the April 17 win in Philadelphia. The 30-year-old journeyman has found a home in 2026 as Atlanta's primary designated hitter, but he does routinely sit versus left-handed pitching. Through 98 at-bats (39 games), Smith is hitting a torrid .337 with nine extra-base hits, 22 RBI and 15 runs scored.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Braves beat Marlins 9-1 behind Chris Sale and 3-run homers from Austin Riley, Dominic Smith

Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run home runs, Chris Sale allowed just one run and struck out eight over seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-1

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, Grant Holmes pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves routed the Boston Red Sox 8-1 to win another series

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Four hits in Tuesday's win Smith went 4-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Impact While none of the knocks went for extra bases, it was still a strong showing for the 30-year-old. With Sean Murphy (finger) back on the IL, Smith should resume his role as Atlanta's primary DH against right-handed pitching. Through 81 plate appearances this season in that split, he's erupted for a .378/.407/.581 slash line with four homers and 18 RBI.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Braves take on the Cubs after Smith's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Dominic Smith had four hits against the Cubs on Tuesday

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Grant Holmes and 3 relievers pitch 1-hitter against Cubs, leading MLB-best Braves to 5-2 win

Grant Holmes combined with three relievers on a one-hitter, Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in the opener of a three-game...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

'A lot more on the way': Crawford, Smith carry Compton Academy legacy forward SEATTLE -- When Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith got together at T-Mobile Park for this week’s ma...

MAY 7 • MLB.COM

Losing out on starts vs. RHPs Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Smith will be on the bench for the seventh time in eight games. He'll also be taking a seat for the second time in three games against right-handed pitching, and Smith may have to settle for more of a part-time role in those matchups moving forward after Atlanta welcomed Sean Murphy back from the injured list earlier this week.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday vs. RHP Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact It's the second straight contest on the bench for Smith, who saw a nine-game hit streak end Saturday when he struck out as a pinch hitter. The 30-year-old batted .364 (12-for-33) with two doubles, two homers and nine RBI during that stretch. Each of these past two absences have come versus right-handed starting pitchers, but Smith's hot bat should allow him to continue to see regular playing time as a strong-side platoon player, at least until Sean Murphy (hip) finishes up his rehab assignment.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Michael Harris II delivered a two-run double as a pinch-hitter after being scratched from the starting lineup with an ailing quad, and the Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Phila...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Hitting bench Wednesday Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta is giving Drake Baldwin a day off from catching but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter, so Smith will be the odd man out of the starting nine. A non-roster invitee in spring training, Smith secured a spot on the Opening Day squad coming out of camp and has been a pleasant surprise for Atlanta early on, slashing .345/.362/.600 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 10 runs over 18 games.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

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