The Boston Red Sox had to part ways with first baseman Dominic Smith when Triston Casas came off the injured list last week, and now he has found his way to the Cincinnati Reds.
Smith was previously a member of the Boston Red Sox, but he got designated for assignment on Aug. 16 and released on Aug. 20. The 29-year-old slugger had become a fan-favorite during his limited time in Boston, but Triston Casas' return from the injured list forced Smith off the roster regardless.
Smith's contract with Cincinnati is still pending a physical, per Passan. A corresponding move has yet to be announced. Trade deadline acquisition Ty France has been manning first base in the meantime, batting .246 with a .762 OPS arriving in Cincinnati, but the team was still down a left-handed hitter.
Smith signed a minor league deals with the Chicago Cubs this past offseason, but he opted out of the contract before the end of Spring Training. He then inked another minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, only to opt out and
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