D-Backs DFA Pavin Smith, Recall Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt
Arizona is parting ways with 2017 seventh-overall pick Pavin Smith, opening a roster spot for outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt.
The Diamondbacks are designating first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, per beat reporter Nick Piecoro. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt will be called up from Triple-A Reno to fill the active roster spot. Smith, a 2017 first-round pick, never built on a promising 2024 stretch and saw his strikeout rate spike in 2025. The move likely ends his nearly decade-long tenure in the Arizona organization.
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