Dominic Smith, recently released from his AAA contract with the Durham Bulls, a Tampa Bay Rays affiliate, on May 1, 2024, has been signed by the Boston Red Sox. The move comes after Smith opted out of his deal with the Rays. The Red Sox's acquisition of Smith, who primarily plays first base but can also serve as a designated hitter or left fielder, may be in response to potential injury concerns, possibly involving outfielder Masataka Yoshida needing an injured list stint. This roster change for the Red Sox was confirmed through a series of announcements and reports throughout the day.
Red Sox agree to deal with first baseman Dominic Smith after he’s released by Rays; Masataka Yoshida sent to IL https://t.co/BAn8wxBvD2
Red Sox to sign first baseman Dominic Smith after he’s released from Rays’ minor-league deal https://t.co/ESKJc7KX00
The #RedSox today announced the following roster moves: https://t.co/lsbHGR8sVI
The Red Sox announce a series of roster moves, including the addition of Dominic Smith: https://t.co/VWB5itQYDI
Red Sox have not posted their lineup yet or announced the Dom Smith signing. Guessing those events will occur together sometime soon.
Report: Red Sox signing Dominic Smith https://t.co/PFyT3tvQmR
Red Sox add Dom Smith https://t.co/MOn15Y1bWw
Report: Red Sox sign Dominic Smith https://t.co/jginoowvKD
Smith is more a 1B/DH these days but can play left field. Sox moving to acquire him could signal Yoshida needs an IL stint. Lots of moving parts in the last few days and they're still moving.
Would appear it’s #RedSox who are getting Smith, who #Rays released from AAA @DurhamBulls contract https://t.co/cACODdHeTN
Dominic Smith Opts Out Of Rays Deal, Expected To Sign With Red Sox https://t.co/2ceDrlIIGF https://t.co/iPpwFXXaIq
#RedSox look like the next destination for 1B Dominic Smith, who was released by the Rays today from his AAA contract.
Rays release Dominic Smith
#Rays have released 1B Dominic Smith from his AAA deal with @DurhamBulls; sounds like he is going to the big leagues with another team.
#RedSox added 1B/OF Garrett Cooper to the active Major League roster. INF/OF Pablo Reyes DFA’d.