Smith is a pre-arbitration talent; his status informs depth infield and potential breakout opportunities, impacting the Rangers’ long-term projections.

Smith appears among the Rangers’ top WAR performers cited in the piece, though the team’s shutdowns limit rest-of-season impact.

Smith is battling a minor right-elbow infection that left him scratched from a planned start and labeled day-to-day. Bochy stressed that his return will depend on medication response, and Smith’s travel may be influenced by his wife’s pregnancy as Texas heads into the final series with Cleveland.

Smith appears in three pinch runner roles, highlighting his speed and bench utility rather than a path to regular playing time.

Smith’s lack of stolen-base success in a key inning highlights ongoing baserunning risk, even as speed remains a factor for fantasy value when opportunities arise.