PT TODAY: TAM turns to speedy Smith for OF help
Jun 9 2017
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| American League | National League | |
| Rays | Mallex Smith called up | |
| Tampa Bay Rays OF Mallex Smith was called up from Class AAA Durham Thursday, June 9. He will have the opportunity to start in center field in place of injured OF Kevin Kiermaier (hip). Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin | |
| BHQ take: Smith will see the bulk of CF PT in Kiermaier's absence, with OF Peter Bourjos also likely seeing a PT boost. Kiermaier's hip fracture reportedly will sideline him roughly two months. Smith pilfered three bags while going 6-for-23 in a brief season-opening stint with TAM before his demotion to Triple-A. Smith was hitting well in the International... |
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