Pavin Smith is the baseline at first when healthy, with strong plate discipline and better production vs right-handed pitching. His lefty-swing profile creates a natural platoon dynamic with Locklear, making him central to any 2026 plan if the D-backs pursue stability at first.

Pavin Smith is likely out for the rest of 2025 due to a quad strain, creating a lineup vacancy and shifting the Diamondbacks’ offense and daily projections.

Pavin Smith went 2-for-3 before leaving with left quad tightness, leaving Arizona with a potential depth issue for Thursday’s finale while contributing to the offense in a high-stakes game.

Smith provides a cost-efficient bat with platoon power against right-handed pitching, boosting AZ stacks without overpaying. His consistent platoon numbers make him a nice value anchor in a multi-stack build, especially when the top-heavy pieces command respect from foes.

Smith, sidelined with an oblique strain since July 5, is headed to Reno for rehab Aug. 12; his return would bolster first-base depth and outfield coverage, providing a reliable and versatile bat to the middle of the lineup.