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Braves Sign Veteran Slugger Dominic Smith
18 Feb
Summary
- Dominic Smith joined the Atlanta Braves' spring training camp on Tuesday.
- He provides depth at first base, left field, and designated hitter.
- Smith hit .284 with five homers in 63 games for the Giants last season.
The Atlanta Braves have invited veteran first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp. Smith, a 30-year-old player with nine seasons of MLB experience, joins the team as a non-roster invitee.
His addition is intended to provide depth to the Braves' roster, particularly behind starting first baseman Matt Olson. Smith also offers flexibility as a potential option in left field and as a designated hitter.
In his most recent season, Smith played for the San Francisco Giants, where he posted a .284 batting average with five home runs and 33 RBIs in 63 games. He has previously played for the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, and Cincinnati Reds.
