One of many causes the New York Mets designated eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano for task earlier this month was so people akin to first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith might obtain further at-bats and enjoying time. Smith has struggled mightily since that transfer, although, and the Mets made a tricky but needed choice forward of Tuesday’s residence recreation in opposition to the Washington Nationals.
Per the Related Press (h/t ESPN), the Mets optioned Smith to Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding roster transfer, New York promoted right-hander Adonis Medina to the lively roster.
In line with the membership’s web site, this shall be Smith’s first stint within the minor leagues since 2019. The 26-year-old was hitting .186 for the big-league workforce earlier than Tuesday’s improvement, and he had slashed .130/.226/.217 over his previous 19 video games. Smith hasn’t homered as soon as this season.
The AP notes that Smith’s demotion leaves a roster spot for 25-year-old outfielder Nick Plummer. Plummer tallied 4 RBI in Monday’s 13-5 thrashing of Washington that improved the first-place Mets to 33-17 on the marketing campaign.
The Mets swept the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and at the moment maintain a 9.5-game lead over the second-place Atlanta Braves within the Nationwide League East standings heading into Tuesday night.
