Kevin Smith

The Yankees sent INF Kevin Smith outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact

Smith went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment earlier in the week. He'll remain in the Yankees organization.

The Yankees designated Kevin Smith for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Smith was DFA'd as the corresponding move to the Yankees claiming Taylor Trammell off waivers.

The Athletics placed Kevin Smith on the 10-day IL Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith had been scratched from the lineup on Friday due to the injury. He will miss some time on the injured list because of it. Tyler Wade was recalled as the corresponding move.

Kevin Smith will return to the starting lineup Thursday versus the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Smith didn't appear in Wednesday night's loss but will return to the lineup on Thursday afternoon against Rays righty Taj Bradley. Smith has limped to a .196 average with four homers, one stolen base, and a .550 OPS across 99 plate appearances on the season.

Kevin Smith went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Athletics Wednesday night, singling, homering, scoring two runs, and driving in one run in an 11-3 loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Smith has started to heat up at the plate for the Athletics, batting .304 with two home runs, four runs scored, and four runs batted in over his last seven games. The 26-year-old will look to continue to swing a hot bat in an underwhelming Oakland lineup for manager Mark Kotsay while also possibly returning to potential viability at some point.