Pavin Smith
Breakdown
Performance
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July 9, 2026
Out of Thursday's lineup
Smith isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against San Diego.
Analysis
Smith will retreat to the bench to begin Thursday's series finale after going 0-for-8 through the first three games, which has dropped his OPS down to .428 for the season. Tim Tawa will pick up a start at first base and bat ninth while Smith sits.
July 6, 2026
Absent from lineup
Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game in San Diego.
Analysis
It's right-hander Walker Buehler on the mound for the Padres, but the left-handed-hitting Smith will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Smith -- who is slashing an ugly .157/.259/.214 in 25 games this season -- will yield first base to Ildemaro Vargas.
July 5, 2026
Sits against right-hander
Smith was held out of the starting lineup Saturday against Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff.
Analysis
Smith is typically a lineup staple against righties, but Ildemaro Vargas got the start at first base Saturday. Smith is a career 1-for-11 against Woodruff, but the decision to sit him may have been more about a current slump. Smith is batting just .152 since coming off the injured list in late May and entered Saturday with two hits over his last 27 at-bats (.074).
