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Sits against southpaw Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench while southpaw Reid Detmers takes the mound for the Angels. Fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran will pick up the start at third base in place of Smith.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes off bench Smith went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Smith opened the game on the bench against a left-handed starter, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning for Charlie Culberson and finished out the game at third base. Even though Smith normally sits against southpaws, manager Chris Woodward is firm believer in lefty-righty matchups and often brings in a lefty hitter against righty relievers. That's allowed Smith to appear in all nine games since the break, including three as a pinch-hitter/fill-in off the bench.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Smith is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact As is typically the case, Smith will head to the bench with a lefty (Patrick Sandoval) on the hill for the opposition. Ezequiel Duran will start at third base while Nick Solak starts at designated hitter.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Smith will sit Wednesday versus the Mariners.

Impact Smith will take a seat after he went 2-for-6 over the first two contests of the series. Ezequiel Duran will start at third base and bat seventh against Seattle.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

Impact Smith will get a day off to open the second half of the season as the team opens a four-game series in Oakland. Ezequiel Duran will take over at third base and bat seventh in the series opener.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Smith will sit for the second straight game Friday against Seattle.

Impact Smith has started just twice against a lefty this season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against a second consecutive lefty in Robbie Ray here. Charlie Culberson will get the start at third base.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Smith has a .244/.327/.366 slash line with one home run, nine RBI and six runs through 11 games in July, and he'll take a seat Thursday with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Charlie Culberson will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Rangers Josh Smith's Inside-The-Park Homer The Texas Rangers rookie finally claimed his first MLB home run and made team history.

JULY 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hustles for inside-the-park homer Smith went 1-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run and three RBI in Monday's 10-8 win over the Athletics.

Impact The 24-year-old showed off his speed for his first big-league homer, as his sixth-inning hit to center field ducked under Ramon Laureano's glove and rolled to the warning track. Smith still has yet to display over-the-fence power -- he had 13 long balls in 78 minor-league games last season, so it's not a huge element of his performance. The rookie has a .238/.375/.317 slash line with eight RBI, 10 runs scored, two stolen bases and two doubles through 81 plate appearances in 21 contests.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Smith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Smith went 1-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout Friday but will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Smith isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore.

Impact Smith went 1-for-13 with a run, an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts over the last three games and will get a day off Wednesday. Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches bases three times Smith batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and was caught stealing in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Smith was back in the leadoff spot against a right-hander after being dropped to ninth against a lefty the day prior. The rookie infielder, who has a 17.4 BB%, has reached base safely in 11 of 12 starts and sports a .449 on-base percentage overall.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to ninth against lefty Smith batted ninth and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact Smith made his third straight start at third base. Unlike the previous two, when he batted leadoff against righties, Smith was dropped to ninth against a lefty. That Charlie Culberson didn't get the start, as was the case the last time Texas faced a southpaw, is a signal the Rangers are going to get Smith into the lineup against pitchers of either side. Since coming off the injured list June 21, Smith his 4-for-22 with five walks and three runs.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless atop order Smith went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals.

Impact Smith left Tuesday's game with a calf injury but was back in the lineup at third base and leading off Wednesday. He's typically in the starting lineup against right-handers, while Charlie Culberson slots in at third base against lefties.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Starting Wednesday Smith (calf) is starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Smith was removed from Tuesday's win over the Royals due to a right calf contusion, but he'll start at third base and lead off a day later. Over his last six games, he's gone 3-for-15 with three runs, a stolen base, five walks and three strikeouts.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with bruised calf Smith exited Tuesday's win over the Royals with a right calf contusion, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith hit leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs, but he fouled a pitch off he calf and was lifted for a pinch hitter during the eighth inning. The 24-year-old's removal was labeled precautionary, so there's a chance he'll be available for Wednesday's series finale in Kansas City.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Smith isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Smith started in four of the last five games and went 2-for-12 with a run, a stolen base, four walks and three strikeouts. Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base twice as leadoff batter Smith went 0-for-3 with two walks as the leadoff hitter in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Smith batted leadoff for the first time since being added to the major-league roster at the end of May. He missed some time due to injury and has played just 10 games with 33 plate appearances since then, so his .485 on-base percentage comes from a small sample size. As a member of Triple-A Round Rock, Smith reached base at .370 clip over 208 plate appearances.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets leadoff chance Smith will start at third base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Smith's path to everyday playing time at the hot corner looks clear after fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, and the 24-year-old could get a chance to hit out of the prominent spot in the lineup moving forward. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, manager Chris Woodward said Smith "has a lot of qualities of a leadoff guy," perhaps hinting that Smith could continue to slot atop the lineup for additional contests beyond Sunday. Smith, who has produced an .881 OPS to go with two stolen bases through his first 28 MLB plate appearances, at least looks like an interesting speculative pickup in 12-team or deeper mixed leagues where he might be available.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win Smith started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over Washington.

Impact Smith, who stole 21 bases in the minors last year, swiped his second bag since joining the Rangers and has a combined 10 in the minors and majors in 2022. With Saturday's news that Ezequiel Duran was optioned back to the minors, Smith should get a steady supply of plate appearances as Texas' primary third baseman.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Smith will take a breather after he started two games in a row following a stint on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder issue. He went 1-for-6 with a walk and a run scored in those contests. Ezequiel Duran will get the start at third base and bat eighth in Friday's matchup.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Rangers Josh Smith Scores From First on a Single The Rangers rookie went on the crack of the bat in the second inning and surprised everyone with his speed

JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Comes off IL, starting Tuesday The Rangers reinstated Smith (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He'll start at third base and bat eighth in the Rangers' series opener against the Phillies.

Impact Smith was deactivated June 4 due to a sprained left shoulder, but he moved past the injury in relatively expedient fashion and was cleared to rejoin the roster after going 3-for-16 with a walk, an RBI and a run during his four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock last week. The Rangers will immediately slot him back into the starting nine Tuesday, but it's unclear if Smith or fellow rookie Ezequiel Duran will end up settling in as the team's preferred third baseman moving forward. Smith also saw time in center field with Round Rock earlier in the campaign and could be an option at that position if the Rangers at some point decide to pull the plug on Leody Taveras in an everyday role.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Rangers Infielder on Rehab Assignment Josh Smith sent to Triple-A Round Rock on a rehab assignment

JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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