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Smith went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.
Getting the start at third base while Kazuma Okamoto covered first for Vladimir Guerrero (hamstring), Smith collected his first hits in four games as a member of the Blue Jays, including an eighth-inning long ball off Caleb Kilian. It's been a disappointing season for the 29-year-old utility player, but a fresh start may be just what he needs after being acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline. Smith will likely continue seeing action against right-handed pitching at the hot corner while Guerrero is sidelined.
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Blue Jays' Josh Smith: Bound for Toronto via trade
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The Blue Jays acquired Smith and right-hander Josh Stephan from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Adam Macko, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Smith was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday after the Rangers had been prioritizing Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez ahead of him as utility options, but the versatile 28-year-old should have a better chance at earning a larger role in Toronto. Though he's mustered a lowly .571 OPS in 154 plate appearances at the big-league level in 2026, the left-handed-hitting Smith has held his own against right-handed pitching over parts of five seasons in the majors, slashing .239/.330/.355 (98 wRC+) across 470 contests. Smith, who is under club control through 2028, will join the big club in Houston ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Astros.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Smith has struggled mightily at the plate this season, managing just a .213/.299/.272 batting line in 45 contests. It's the third time since late June that the utility player has been sent down to the minors.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Sitting against lefty bulk reliever
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Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Right-hander Casey Legumina is opening the game for the Rays, but he's likely to work just an inning or two before left-hander Ian Seymour takes over in bulk relief. With that in mind, the Rangers will send three of their key left-handed bats in Smith, Evan Carter and Joc Pederson to the bench to begin Wednesday's contest. Smith had started in each of the Rangers' last four games, but he could be the odd man out for a regular spot in the infield when Corey Seager (back) likely makes his return from the injured list later this week.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Swipes base in win
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Smith started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-3 win over Seattle.
Smith made a third consecutive start at third base, where he's filling in for the injured Josh Jung (calf). The steal was the third (caught once) over 42 games for Smith, who posted double-digit steals in each of the last two seasons. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the 10-day injured list, Smith could see regular at-bats in the short term.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Making third straight start
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Smith will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mariners.
The Rangers appear to have settled on Smith as the primary replacement at third base for Josh Jung (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Smith will claim a third straight start at the position, despite going hitless in six at-bats over the previous two contests. The 28-year-old could find himself as the odd man out for an everyday role in the Texas infield once one of Jung or Corey Seager (back) returns from the IL, as Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez both seem to be ahead of Smith on the depth chart.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Starts Saturday
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Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Mariners.
Smith was called up after Texas placed third baseman Josh Jung (calf) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. With both Jung and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the shelf, there could be opportunities for the versatile Smith, who can also play the outfield. He shifted to left field Saturday when Wyatt Langford (ankle) was removed from the game.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Back with big club
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The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Since being optioned to Triple-A on July 9, Smith has gone 7-for-34 (.206) with two steals and one RBI. However, he'll return to the big club to fill the void on the 26-man roster left by Josh Jung, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left calf strain. Smith will return to major-league action immediately, as he's starting at third base and batting eighth against the Mariners on Saturday.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Demoted to minors again
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The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Smith went 6-for-21 with a home run and a triple in six games since returning from an earlier stint in the minors, but it wasn't enough to keep him from getting sent back down. The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for the return of Wyatt Langford from the injured list.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Triples in loss
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Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a triple in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.
Smith had just three extra-base hits during his first stint in the majors this season before being demoted after 34 games, but he's delivered two of them in four games since returning to the majors. He started the season as the team's primary second baseman but has returned as a utility player. Smith is 4-for-12 with a triple, a home run and two RBI over four games (two starts) while appearing at first base, second base and left field (twice) since.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Homers off bench Thursday
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Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run and an additional RBI in a 10-4 win over the Tigers on Thursday.
Smith began the game on the bench but entered as a pinch hitter for Justin Foscue in the sixth inning. The utility man made an immediate impact with a solo homer to right field, then drove in another run on an infield single in the seventh. Smith has struggled for most of the campaign and spent time in the minors late in June, but he was called back up Wednesday and has gone 3-for-4 in two contests since his return.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Back with big club
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The Rangers recalled Smith from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith has hit only .218/.316/.248 during his time with the Rangers this season and has also missed time with injuries. He slashed just .224/.309/.397 in 14 games with Round Rock, but the Rangers could use Smith's versatility as they navigate injuries.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Optioned to minors
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The Rangers optioned Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Smith was just activated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week after being out since early May with glute and wrist injuries as well as viral meningitis. He still leads Texas with 28 starts at second base this season even with all the missed time, but Smith has managed just a .218/.316/.248 slash line covering 117 plate appearances. He should be back with the big club later this season, but for now he'll try to get his swing in order at Round Rock.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Returning to lineup
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Smith (glute/wrist/illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh versus the Twins on Tuesday.
Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and came off the bench versus the Twins, getting his first plate appearance since May 3. Tuesday is the 28-year-old's first start following his activation Monday.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Returns to action
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Smith started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Twins.
Smith started for the first time since being activated from the injured list Monday. A glute injury landed him on the IL in early May and was followed by a wrist issue and a case of viral meningitis. At the time of his injury, Smith was batting .217 with six RBI through 31 games and his hold on the starting job at second base was tenuous. Ezequiel Duran was making a push for more playing time and nothing has changed since. Lately, Duran has covered shortstop while Corey Seager (concussion) works his way back, but Smith is still in jeopardy of sliding back to a utility/part-time role.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Returning from injured list
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The Rangers activated Smith (glute/wrist/illness) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith first landed on the IL in early May with a strained glute, and he subsequently also dealt with wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis. He played eight rehab games between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, posting a .925 OPS with two homers and two steals. Smith hit just .217/.324/.239 before going on the IL, but he should play plenty, either as a regular at second base or in a utility role.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Rehab moves to Triple-A
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Smith (glute/wrist/illness) recently moved his rehab from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock.
Smith started his rehab assignment, playing two games for Frisco before spending the last two contests with the Express. He's 3-for-12 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and three additional runs scored across the four appearances. Smith played back-to-back days in Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday. He played all nine innings in each game, logging a start apiece at first base and third base.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Begins rehab assignment
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Smith (glute/wrist/illness) began a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Saturday.
Smith has battled a glute injury, wrist inflammation and viral meningitis since landing on the injured list in early May, but he is now finally ready to begin playing in minor-league games. It's unknown how long the Rangers plan to keep the 28-year-old out on assignment, but he'll likely require a handful of rehab games after sitting out a month-plus.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Takes BP on Wednesday
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Smith (glute/wrist/illness) took live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
This marked the first batting practice session for Smith since landing on the injured list May 3 with the glute issue. Since then, the infielder has been bothered by wrist inflammation and a bout of viral meningitis that kept him away from baseball activity. Smith could begin a rehab assignment next week.
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Rangers' Josh Smith: Rejoins team
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Smith (illness) rejoined his teammates at Globe Life Field on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
The infielder originally landed on the injured list May 3 due to a strained glute before dealing with wrist inflammation and then spending time in the hospital due to a bout of viral meningitis. Smith did some light workouts and jogging Thursday as he begins to ramp up his activity level. Prior to the stay on the IL, Smith had been the Rangers' primary second baseman, but that may not be the case when he's ready to return as both Justin Foscue and Ezequiel Duran have made inroads since then.
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