1B,DH - Arizona Diamondbacks IL10
- Age 30
- Virginia
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
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.
The Arizona Diamondbacks transferred Pavin Smith to the 60-day injured list on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
While Smith has not officially been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season, the move to the 60-day injured list gives Elvin Rodriguez a spot on the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Pavin Smith is "trending toward" missing the remainder of the season due to a left quad strain.
Fantasy Impact
This marks the second time this season Smith has landed on the injured list, having just been activated on August 18 from an oblique injury. With Arizona six games behind a wild card spot, it wouldn't be surprising if Smith is indeed out for the remainder of the season. Tyler Locklear will take on the primary role at first base.
