Josh Smith
Breakdown
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1. April 2026
Idle against southpaw
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analyse
Smith was part of the lineup against a lefty (the Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez) on Opening Day, but the left-handed-hitting infielder will hit the bench for a second straight matchup versus a southpaw. Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base Wednesday against Trevor Rogers and could serve as a regular platoon partner for Smith.
29. März 2026
Idle against southpaw
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analyse
Smith served as a super-utility player in 2025, but he'll have a more permanent home at second base this season after the Rangers traded Marcus Semien to the Mets over the winter. The left-handed-hitting Smith will still be shielded from southpaws after he produced a lowly 47 wRC+ in 121 plate appearances in that split last year. Ezequiel Duran will get the nod at second base Sunday while southpaw Jesus Luzardo toes the rubber.