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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / March 31
Yankees re-sign ex-New York Mets top prospect
The New York Mets selected left-handed high-school slugger Dominic Smith with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft. Rather than attend the University of Southern California, where he was committed, Smith signed with the Mets for a $2.6 million signing bonus and began his professional baseball career.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Yankees Sign Former Mets Top Prospect
The New York Yankees have had an incredible start to their season. They dominated and swept the Milwaukee Brewers in their three-game series to kick off the campaign.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31
Yankees bring back spring training standout on minor-league deal
The New York Yankees have re-signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a minor league deal, the team announced on Monday. Smith was with the Yankees during spring training, where he hit .297 with three home runs over 13 games.
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MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Yankees Spring Training Star Could Reunite With Red Sox
As spring training winds down, some players may opt out of their minor league contracts and pursue another opportunity, potentially for more money or an increase in playing time.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / March 21
Ex-Mets top prospect opts out of Yankees contract; Should New York Reunite?
With less than a week before Opening Day, Spring Training rosters are starting to sort themselves out. However, one former top New York Mets prospect returned to the open market on Friday.
MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 21
Former New York Mets First-Round Pick Opts Out of MiLB Deal With New York Yankees
Dominic Smith has opted out of his minor league deal with the New York Yankees. That’s according to a Friday report from Robert Murray of FanSided. The Yankees signed Smith in January, giving him a chance to make the team.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Dominic Smith has opt-out opportunity in Yankees deal
First baseman Dominic Smith will have the ability to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees if he’s not added to the 40-man roster (or, presumably, informed that he will be added prior to Opening Day) by the end of the day, reports SNY’s Andy Martino.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
Dominic Smith Looking to Play New Role with Yankees This Season
Despite an influx of injuries this spring, the New York Yankees have had a few pleasant surprises as well, including Dominic Smith. The former Boston Red Sox and New York Mets first baseman has put up impressive numbers for the Bombers in spring training.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 14
Jazz Chisholm Reacts to Yankees' Signing Dominic Smith
New York Yankees fans may not be overjoyed with the team’s latest offseason signing but Jazz Chisholm, Jr. is clearly pleased. According to the YES Network, the Yankees signed a minor league deal with former Mets’ top prospect, Dominic Smith.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 14
Why The Yankees Signed a Former Mets’ Top Draft Pick Who Never Lived Up to the Hype
At one time, Dominic Smith was considered the future in New York, but that never panned out in Flushing. The now 29-year-old never met the expectations as the New York Mets’ first-round pick in the 2013 draft.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 14
Former Mets’ Promising Slugger Signs Minors Deal With Yankees
A familiar name for New York Mets fans has returned to the Big Apple, but this time he will be donning pinstripes in the Bronx. On Monday, it was announced that former highly-touted prospect Dominic Smith has agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13
Red Sox Fan-Favorite Signs Surprise Deal With Yankees: 'Becoming The Villain'
The Boston Red Sox faithful have sadly lost another of their favorite sons to the New York Yankees. Following in the footsteps of legends like Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and Johnny Damon, former Red Sox utility man Dominic Smith, 29, is signing a minor league deal with the Yankees, per YES Network’s Jack Curry.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 13
New York Yankees Sign Former First-Round Pick Dom Smith to Minor League Deal
The New York Yankees have added some depth by bringing in a familiar face. The Yankees are signing first baseman Dominic Smith to a minor league deal, as YES Network insider Jack Curry first reported.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Former first-round pick elects free agency following DFA by Reds
He can now sign with any club for the remaining three weeks of the regular season.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 3
Former Chicago Cubs First Baseman Designated for Assignment by Cincinnati Reds
Just like many teams around Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs gave an opportunity to players during Spring Training to prove they belonged on the big league roster.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 2
Recently Cut Red Sox Fan-Favorite DFA'd By Reds; Should Boston Re-Acquire?
The Boston Red Sox have a chance to reunite with a player they designated for assignment only a few weeks ago. When Boston DFA’d first baseman Dominic Smith in mid-August, the move was met with mixed reviews (at best) from Red Sox Nation.
Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 20
Red Sox release 1B Dominic Smith
The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday released first baseman Dominic Smith, a former first-round draft pick who became expendable when first baseman Triston Casas was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Friday.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Red Sox release veteran 1B
The 29-year-old joined the Red Sox back in May after Triston Casas went down with a rib fracture.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Rays first baseman opts out of deal to sign with AL East rival
Veteran first baseman Dominic Smith is moving to a new AL East address after opting out of his minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1, 2024
Rays to sign veteran first baseman
His best year as a Met came during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season where Smith hit .311 with a monster .993 OPS and received votes for the NL MVP award.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24, 2024
Veteran 1B opting out of deal with Cubs
He’s been in great form this spring, having hit .346/.370/.538 thus far, which could perhaps help him market himself to other clubs.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / March 19, 2024
Dominic Smith Looks Primed for a Role on the Cubs' Roster
After multiple seasons of rumored interest, the Chicago Cubs finally added first baseman Dominic Smith to the organization. With seven seasons under his
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / February 19, 2024
Cubs Add 1B Dominic Smith on Minor-League Deal
The Chicago Cubs were busy on Monday, but not in the way fans were hoping for. According to a combination of Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Robert
MLB News / Sox On 35th / February 2, 2024
Report: White Sox interested in first baseman Dom Smith
According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Chicago White Sox are one of five teams interested in first baseman Dominic Smith. On paper, Smith’s fit with the White Sox is somewhat unclear.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2022
Mets' Dominic Smith 'went through a ton of things off the field this year that people don’t even know about'
The New York Mets began Wednesday afternoon at 72-39 overall and with the second-best record in all of MLB behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-33),
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2022
Mets 1B Dominic Smith hits 10-day IL with right ankle sprain
This is yet another unfortunate blow for Smith, who was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse back on the final day of May because of his woeful numbers at the plate at that time.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2022
Report: Red Sox, Cubs among teams interested in Mets 1B Dominic Smith
The New York Mets are reportedly shopping first baseman Dominic Smith.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2022
Mets option Dominic Smith to Triple-A amid struggles
The 26-year-old was hitting .186 for the big-league team before Tuesday's development, and he had slashed .130/.226/.217 over his past 19 games. Smith hasn't homered once this season.
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