Pavin Smith Elects Free Agency After Tenure with Arizona Diamondbacks Ends

Outfielder/first baseman Pavin Smith has been removed from the 40-man roster and elected minor league free agency, ending a ten-year run with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Originally selected seventh overall in 2017, Smith struggled with injury and production in 2026, batting just .141 in limited action before being DFA'd in July. Despite highlights like a walk-off homer in September, Arizona opted to non-tender him.