Josh Smith

Josh Smith and the Texas Rangers avoided arbitration as the two sides settled on a $3.225 million contract for the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has played his first four seasons in Texas and has reached double digits in home runs and stolen bases in each of the last two years. He batted .251 last season with 10 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 563 plate appearances. Smith played everywhere except pitcher and catcher last season, so he will occupy his usual super-utility role in 2026. He should start nearly every day and hit towards the bottom of the Texas lineup.

The Rangers placed INF Josh Smith on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will likely be done for the season. Donovan Solano was recalled as the corresponding move.

Josh Smith went 1-for-3 in the win over the Twins, driving in one run with a home run, scoring another, and adding a walk while striking out twice.

Fantasy Impact

After today's win, Smith has a .252 batting average with 125 hits, 35 RBI, and 10 home runs across 143 games this season. Smith has struggled at the plate as of late, hitting .136 over his last seven games.

Josh Smith was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an infected elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Smith can be considered as day-to-day. He could return later this week before the season ends.

Josh Smith went 3-for-4 in the win over the Braves, tallying two RBI, one home run, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

After going hitless in the first two games of the series, Smith bounced back in a big way, collecting three hits and drawing a walk in the finale. Following yesterday’s game, Smith is now batting .277 with 91 hits, 28 RBI, and 52 runs scored across 93 games this season.