Braves give veteran Dominic Smith non-roster invite to major league camp
- On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves added veteran first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith to their major-league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee in North Port, Fla.
- Braves prioritized adding infield depth before spring exhibition games, expecting Dominic Smith to provide backup behind Matt Olson and fill left field or designated hitter roles.
- Smith appeared in 63 games last season and hit.284 with five home runs and 58 hits; he has nine MLB seasons and 69 career home runs.
- Smith signed a one-year minor league deal and will try to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster; even if he misses camp, the 162-game season offers likely at-bats.
- With time before the regular season, the Braves see Smith as a depth signing while still exploring reinforcements for their roster, including pitching trades.
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Braves give veteran Dominic Smith non-roster invite to major league camp
The Atlanta Braves have added veteran first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp as a non-roster invitee.
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Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves
Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.Smith, 30, is a former first-round pick by the New York Mets in the 2013 MLB Draf...
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