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• Mallex Smith: Cut by Toronto

  06/14/2022 • By RotoWire

  The Blue Jays released Smith from his minor-league deal June 1. Smith lost his spot on Triple-A Buffalo's roster after slashing .195/.319/.208 with an 11-for-13 success rate on stolen-base attempts across 91 plate appearances. The 29-year-old still possesses high-end speed, but his shoddy outfield defense and lack of power and on-base skills could make it difficult for him to resurface in the big leagues. He last appeared in the majors in 2020, when he played in 14 games for Seattle.

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• Blue Jays' Mallex Smith: Back with Blue Jays on minors deal

  11/29/2021 • By RotoWire

  Smith signed with the Blue Jays as a non-roster invitee Monday. Smith ended the season with Toronto after being acquired from the Reds in mid-August. He only appeared in 35 minor-league games last season, hitting .255/.376/.388. He'll likely be little more than organizational depth for the Blue Jays but has enough speed to offset his light bat should he find himself with unexpected playing time.

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• Blue Jays' Mallex Smith: Dealt to Toronto

  08/15/2021 • By RotoWire

  Smith was traded from the Reds to the Blue Jays on Saturday and was assigned to Triple-A Buffalo, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. Smith was not on Cincinnati's 40-man roster and it's unclear what the Reds will receive from Toronto in this transaction. He is known for being a big-time stolen-base threat, but the rest of his game leaves a lot to be desired. It's possible he could serve as a pinch-running specialist for the big club at some point down the stretch.

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• Reds' Mallex Smith: Signs with Reds organization

  06/29/2021 • By RotoWire

  Smith signed a minor-league deal with the Reds and will likely be assigned to Triple-A Louisville, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Smith was with the Mets in spring training and remained with the organization until late May. It would likely take a few injuries at the major-league level for him to get called up by the Reds.

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• Mets' Mallex Smith: Headed to MiLB camp

  03/28/2021 • By RotoWire

  Smith was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday. Smith was unable to break camp with the Mets after hitting .176 with three RBI and three stolen bases in 17 games this spring. The 27-year-old hit .133 in 14 major-league games with the Mariners in 2020 and could have to prove himself at Triple-A Syracuse if he hopes to return to the big leagues in 2021.

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