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Diamondbacks DFA Pavin Smith, Call Up Hot-Hitting Waldschmidt

7/10/2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks designated first baseman/DH Pavin Smith for assignment after he posted a .141 batting average and a .428 OPS in 2026.
They recalled outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno, where he was hitting .288/.405/.492 with six homers, to bolster the major-league roster.
Waldschmidt’s promotion adds depth to an outfield that includes rookie Tommy Troy.
The club hopes his .259/.314/.357 line over 33 games can translate to major-league production.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks designated first baseman/DH Pavin Smith for assignment after he posted a .141 batting average and a .428 OPS in 2026.
They recalled outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno, where he was hitting .288/.405/.492 with six homers, to bolster the major-league roster.
Waldschmidt’s promotion adds depth to an outfield that includes rookie Tommy Troy.
The club hopes his .259/.314/.357 line over 33 games can translate to major-league production.