April 20, 2025
Smith started at designated hitter against a right-hander and went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSISSmith replaced a struggling
Joc Pederson, who's batting just .055 (3-for-55). The season-opening slump may eventually cost Pederson his job as the DH against righties. Smith is hitting to well -- up to .378 following Sunday's loss -- to ignore and could gain a greater share of starts at DH going forward.