-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Dominic Smith: Chooses to become free agent
Dominic 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Clears waivers
The Cincinnati Reds outrighted Dominic Smith to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.Smith was pushed off the 40-man roster Monday after he slashed .192/.276/.269 with four runs and no RBI during his 10 games with the Reds. The 29-year-old first baseman will remain in the organization for now, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually elected free agency in search of another minor-league deal.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Dropped from 40-man
The Cincinnati Reds designated Dominic 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Out of lineup again Monday
Dominic 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Sitting against righty
Dominic Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.After signing with the Cincinnati 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: On bench for nightcap
Dominic Smith isn't part of the Cincinnati 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.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Makes fourth straight start
Dominic Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to Oakland.Smith made his fourth consecutive start and fifth in six games since joining the Cincinnati Reds. All of those starts have come against right-handers, either at first base or designated hitter. A regular role is nice, but Smith is just 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts since signing with the team.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Idle against lefty
Dominic Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.Smith went 0-for-3 in his Cincinnati Reds debut Thursday, but he'll yield to the righty-hitting Ty France at first base against southpaw Bailey Falter and the Pirates. Smith slashed .237/317/390 in 278 plate appearances with the Red Sox before being released.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Makes team debut
Dominic Smith started at first base and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Pirates.Smith, who was signed earlier in the day after being released by Boston on Tuesday, made his debut for the Cincinnati Reds. With Jeimer Candelario (toe) and Jake Fraley (knee) landing on the the 10-day injured list in recent days, the Reds could have regular spots in the lineup available for both Smith and Ty France against right-handed pitching at either first base and designated hitter.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Dominic Smith: Agrees to MLB deal with Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a major-league contract with Dominic Smith on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.The 29-year-old was recently cut loose by the Red Sox following the return of Triston Casas from injury, but he's managed to quickly land another major-league deal. Smith slashed just .237/.317/.390 in 83 games for Boston, although he has a respectable .747 OPS since the All-Star break. Smith could see some action at first base while Jeimer Candelario (toe) is out.
Dominic Smith
#0 1B / Cincinnati Reds / EXP: 7YRS / MINORS Height: 6-0 Weight: 224 lb Age: 29 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
- Rost
- 4%
- Start
- 2%
- 1B Rank
- NR