Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former First-Rounder Hitting .141 After Padres Series

Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former First-Rounder Hitting .141 After Padres Series

Pavin Smith’s time in Arizona has come to an end. The Arizona Republic‘s Nick Piecoro reports that the former first-rounder has been designated for assignment. Top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt has been recalled from Triple-A Reno to take his place. Pavin Smith is being designated for assignment. Ryan Waldschmidt is coming back up. — Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) […] The post Diamondbacks Cut Ties With Former First-Rounder Hitting .141 After Padres Se…

D-backs DFA Smith amid prolonged struggles; top prospect Waldschmidt recalled (source)

SAN DIEGO -- The Diamondbacks designated first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment following their 3-1 win over the Padres on Thursday night and recalled outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno, a source told MLB.com. The club has not yet officially announced the move.

Why is Pavin Smith still starting for the Arizona Diamondbacks? - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

SAN DIEGO – The first base position for the Arizona Diamondbacks has had little to no offensive stability, and the problems surrounding Pavin Smith need to be addressed. Whether it’s power, on-base ability or run production, contenders rely on that spot to anchor the middle or bottom of the lineup, and it hasn’t come to fruition for the D-backs. That’s what makes the Arizona Diamondbacks’ situation so difficult to explain. Image | Source: Burn C…