Pavin Smith Departs Diamondbacks Following Difficult 2026 Campaign

Pavin Smith is no longer with the Arizona Diamondbacks after starting games at first base during the 2026 season. Arizona's first basemen produced a franchise-worst .636 OPS, prompting significant roster turnover at the position. Smith, who previously logged 145 games in his age-25 season, joins a group of departed players as Arizona seeks to completely revamp first base through internal flexibility and free agency before the 2027 season.