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• Dominic Smith: Chooses to become free agent

  09/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith elected free agency Thursday. After the Reds outrighted Smith off their 40-man roster last week, the veteran first baseman declined an assignment to Triple-A Louisville and instead elected to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Over 307 plate appearances in the big leagues this season between Cincinnati and Boston, Smith slashed .233/.313/.378 with six home runs, 34 RBI and 33 runs.

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• Reds' Dominic Smith: Dropped from 40-man

  09/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Reds designated Smith for assignment Monday. Smith went 5-for-26 with four runs scored and 11 strikeouts over nine games during his time as a Red. He still holds a .691 OPS on the season through 307 plate appearances and could contribute for another team down the stretch, though he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. Ty France will presumably take over as Cincinnati's primary first baseman.

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• Reds' Dominic Smith: Out of lineup again Monday

  09/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros. It's the second straight day he's been out of the starting nine, even as the opposition had a righty (in this case, Justin Verlander) on the bump. Ty France will be at first base Monday and Amed Rosario will occupy the designated-hitter slot.

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• Reds' Dominic Smith: Sitting against righty

  09/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. After signing with the Reds on Aug. 22, Smith had started in each of the Reds' ensuing eight matchups against right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Sunday against Brewers righty Tobias Myers. Ty France will step in at first base in place of Smith, who has slashed .208/.296/.292 with a 37 percent strikeout rate thus far during his time in Cincinnati.

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• Reds' Dominic Smith: On bench for nightcap

  08/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith isn't part of the Reds lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Brewers on Friday. Smith drew the start at first base for the matinee and went 1-for-3. However, with lefty DL Hall on the mound for Milwaukee, it'll be Ty France holding down first base for the nightcap.

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