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Slugs first homer Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.

Impact The veteran backstop gave fellow catcher Michael Perez a breather Sunday and made good use of the opportunity, slugging a 426-foot shot to left field with Willy Adames aboard in the fourth. Smith has now appeared in seven September games (five starts) while helping put behind the dish in the absence of Mike Zunino (oblique), but he could well head back to the alternate training site in Port Charlotte once the latter jumps back into action.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On base thrice in return Smith, who was just recalled from the Rays' alternate training site on Saturday, went 1-for-3 with an RBI fielder's choice, a double and two walks in a win over the Marlins on Sund...

Impact Smith made some noise out of the bottom of the order in his first taste of major-league action since Aug. 8. The veteran backstop is up from the alternate training site due to the oblique issue that landed Mike Zunino on the injured list, so he should see some solid playing time for the next 10 days at minimum while splitting catching duties with Michael Perez.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets DFA'd The Rays designated Smith for assignment prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Smith's removal from the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster clears a spot for reliever John Curtiss, whose contract was selected in a corresponding move. The Rays' No. 3 catcher had appeared in four games for the big club, recording a base hit in his lone at-bat.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing minimal action Smith, who delivered a two-run pinch-hit single in the second game of a doubleheader against the Yankees on Saturday, has logged just two plate appearances and appeared in four gam...

Impact The veteran backstop remains firmly behind Mike Zunino and Michael Perez on the depth chart, relegating him to just in-game appearances thus far. Smith also spent time on the COVID-19 injured list for 24 hours last weekend as a precaution after displaying some minor virus symptoms, but he quickly produced two negative tests to clear the protocol. Despite his inactivity thus far, Smith serves as solid insurance at catcher, given he's been a serviceable hitter in past stops and Zunino continues to struggle with a .100/.206/.233 line entering Sunday's action.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets activated The Rays activated Smith from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he never tested positive for the coronavirus, Smith was moved to the injured list Saturday after having recently displayed symptoms consistent with the illness. After Smith submitted two negative test results conducted 24 hours apart, MLB deemed the backstop eligible to return, and the Rays wasted no time reinstating him. He won't be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but will be available off the bench behind top backstop Mike Zunino.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays’ Kevan Smith on injured list, being tested for COVID-19 Brendan McKay rejoins workouts in Port Charlotte after positive test sidelined him 3 1/2 weeks.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Placed on COVID-19 injured list Smith was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith tested negative for COVID-19 but was displaying minor symptoms, so he'll be sidelined as a precautionary measure. The 32-year-old will be eligible to return to the team if he produces a second consecutive negative test. Second baseman Daniel Robertson was recalled by the Rays in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Joins 40-man roster Smith was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Smith has been competing for a potential third catcher spot throughout camp, and he was added to the 40-man roster after Colin Poche (elbow) was placed on the 45-day injured list. The 32-year-old will begin the season as Tampa Bay's third catcher behind Mike Zunino and Michael Perez, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE