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Provides bulk relief Smith allowed two runs on four hits and struck out five over 4.2 relief innings in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Smith has been needed for similar bulk-relief appearances, as Arizona's rotation is decimated by injuries and poor performance. On Sunday, he spelled Jon Duplantier, who departed after 1.1 innings and six runs allowed. It's uncertain if Duplantier will remain in the rotation after a four-start run yielded a 13.15 ERA. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo apologized to reporters for being late to the post-game press conference, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, telling the scribes they were discussing plans for the rotation, which could mean the end of Duplantier. With so many injuries, there are few options available, but Smith could be one. Even though his track record as a starter in 2021 hasn't been good (1-3, 7.36 ERA, five starts), the right-hander has a 2.79 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over the last 19.1 innings as a reliever.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5

Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 inni...

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Burnes strikes out 13, D-Backs lose 17th in row on road

Corbin Burnes struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Arizona 2-0 to deal the Diamondbacks their team-record 17th straight road loss

JUNE 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Works three innings in relief Smith allowed a run on six hits over three innings in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Smith served as a bulk reliever after Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) was removed after two innings. The 26-year-old Smith was solid, with the only run against him on Brandon Drury's RBI single in the fifth inning. The right-hander has a 5.36 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB across 42 innings. He's made five starts in 13 appearances, but Smith should be expected to fill a low-leverage bullpen role.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

Smith takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

MAY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns first save Smith picked up a three-inning save, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out four in the win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Smith picked up the uncommon three-inning save with a 9-2 victory Sunday. The 26-year-old has had a rough season, with this being just his third appearance without allowing a run. He has a 5.54 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 39 innings. He is not a large strikeout threat, with just a 4.9 K/9. The righty serves best as a bulk-inning reliever.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bullpen Smith covered three innings of long relief Tuesday in Arizona's 8-0 loss to San Francisco. He gave up one run on five hits and two walks in the 59-pitch appearance.

Impact After making five starts for Arizona earlier in the season, both of Smith's most recent two appearances have come out of the bullpen. Even with three members of the Opening Day rotation (Zac Gallen, Luke Weaver and Taylor Widener) currently residing on the injured list, Smith looks like he'll remain on the outside looking in for a starting role for the time being. With a 6.35 ERA and a 3.3 K-BB% across 34 innings this season, Smith hasn't made a compelling case for the Diamondbacks to give him anything more than mop-up work.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

German Marquez scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings, Ryan McMahon homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Arizona takes 3-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles

Arizona is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to end 3-game slide against Nationals

Arizona will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on Washington

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Overwhelmed in loss Smith (1-3) suffered the loss against Washington on Friday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks and registering zero strikeouts across three innings.

Impact Smith's outing started ominously when Trea Turner took him deep on the second pitch of the game, and the right-hander's night didn't get much better thereafter. Washington put up a six-spot against him in the first frame and followed with an additional run in both the second and third innings. Smith ended up needing 67 pitches to retire nine batters and gave up as many earned runs as in his previous three starts combined. With the poor outing, his ERA now sits at an unappealing 6.83, and he has only one strikeout over his past seven innings. Injuries in the Arizona rotation have pushed Smith into a starting role, and Friday's rough outing isn't likely to change that. His next start is currently scheduled to come on the road against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turner starts game with HR, Nationals roll past D-backs 17-2

Trea Turner hit his 14th career leadoff homer, and the Washington Nationals piled up six runs in the first inning on the way to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Washington faces Arizona, looks to build on Corbin's solid performance

Washington looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Patrick Corbin

MAY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes loss Sunday Smith (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with one strikeout in four innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Mets.

Impact Smith gave up both runs during the third inning -- it was the only frame he allowed multiple hits. The 26-year-old threw 51 pitches (32 strikes) in his fourth start of the season. He's posted a 4.85 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB in 26 innings across seven appearances. Smith is likely to remain in the rotation at least until Taylor Widener (groin) is ready to return. If Smith gets another start, it would likely be next weekend versus Washington.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight

Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York b...

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Mets

Arizona will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New York

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: DeGrom returns from rest, Ynoa's 2-way threat

Mets ace Jacob deGrom plans to return to the rubber after being scratched from his last scheduled start Tuesday with right lat inflammation

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: DeGrom returns from rest, Ynoa's 2-way threat

Mets ace Jacob deGrom plans to return to the rubber after being scratched from his last scheduled start Tuesday with right lat inflammation

MAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press

No-decision against Marlins Smith didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Marlins, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander served up a three-run shot to Brian Anderson in the first inning but settled down after that, tossing 75 pitches (49 strikes) before exiting. Smith was on the hook for the loss until Arizona tied the game in the top of the eighth, only for the bullpen to completely implode in the late innings. He'll take a 4.91 ERA and poor 11:8 K:BB through 22 innings into his next outing.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar sparks 6-run 8th as Marlins beat Diamondbacks 9-3

NL RBI leader Jesús Aguilar delivered a tiebreaking single in a six-run eighth after Richard Bleier struck out the side with the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Miam...

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Marlins take 3-game skid into matchup with Diamondbacks

Miami is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Arizona

MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Smith will start Tuesday against the Marlins, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Smith was called up to start against the Padres on Wednesday and allowed three runs in four innings. The Diamondbacks didn't initially commit to him remaining in the rotation, but he'll do so for at least one more start.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Buchanan: Right-hander Riley Smith will start tomorrow... - The Athletic Right-hander Riley Smith will start tomorrow for the Diamondbacks against the Marlins, the team says.

MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not confirmed as starter The Diamondbacks have not yet committed to Smith as a member of the rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith was called up to replace the injured Taylor Widener (groin) and tossed four-plus innings Wednesday. He allowed three runs and six hits, with all the scoring damage occurring in the fifth inning. Manager Torey Lovullo said the decision-makers are having discussions on a path forward, while acknowledging Smith threw the ball well and gave Arizona what it needed that night. The Diamondbacks have an off-day Monday, which would have been Widener's next turn, so Lovullo has some wiggle room before making a decision.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in four-inning start Smith (1-1) was tagged with the loss against San Diego on Wednesday, tossing four innings and allowing three runs on six hits without walking or striking out any batters.

Impact The right-hander was called up from the alternate site to start following an out-of-nowhere injury to expected starter Taylor Widener. Smith kept Arizona in the game despite the circumstances, getting through four scoreless frames before the Padres racked up three straight singles against him to start the fifth. That spelled the end of the night for the 26-year-old, and San Diego went on to tally six runs in the inning, three of which were charged to Smith. It's not clear how long Widener will be sidelined or how the Diamondbacks will fill his starting spot, though an off-day Monday allows them the flexibility to simply skip over the turn and deploy their starters on regular rest if they choose to.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5

Burnes strikes out 13, D-Backs lose 17th in row on road

Smith takes 10-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

Arizona takes 3-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles

Diamondbacks look to end 3-game slide against Nationals

Turner starts game with HR, Nationals roll past D-backs 17-2

Washington faces Arizona, looks to build on Corbin's solid performance

DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight

Diamondbacks take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Mets

LEADING OFF: DeGrom returns from rest, Ynoa's 2-way threat

LEADING OFF: DeGrom returns from rest, Ynoa's 2-way threat

Aguilar sparks 6-run 8th as Marlins beat Diamondbacks 9-3

Marlins take 3-game skid into matchup with Diamondbacks