1B,DH - Arizona Diamondbacks IL60
- Age 30
- Virginia
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Pavin Smith underwent surgery on Thursday to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
Fantasy Impact
Smith has been dealing with a left elbow injury since spring training and received a cortisone shot on March 29 to help with inflammation. However, he did not see much improvement and underwent surgery on Thursday. He is expected to return before the All-Star break.
The Diamondbacks transferred 1B/OF Pavin Smith to the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
The move opens a spot on the Diamondbacks 40-man roster. Smith has been sidelined since late March recovering from elbow inflammation.
Pavin Smith (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day IL.
Fantasy Impact
The Diamondbacks did not play Sunday, so Smith's stint on the IL is retroactive to then. The veteran DH/1B is reportedly dealing with some elbow inflammation and will first be eligible to return to the Diamondbacks' lineup next week in New York against the Mets.
Pavin Smith (elbow) was a late scratch from Thursday's starting lineup.
Fantasy Impact
Smith was reportedly dealing with some soreness in his left elbow ahead of Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Dodgers. Tim Tawa stepped into the lineup at DH. Smith's status should be made a bit more clear before Friday's game.
The Diamondbacks signed 1B/OF Pavin Smith to a one-year, $2.25 million deal to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Smith is entering his second year of arbitration. He is coming off slashing .258/.362/.434 with eight home runs and 28 RBI. He figures to be the primary first baseman for Arizona heading into next season.
