For a couple of months there, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves had pulled off a coup of a deal, with Dominic Smith seeming primed to put up one of his best seasons since the pandemic. It didn’t turn out…
Demetrius Bell reviews Dominic Smith's 2026 campaign with the Atlanta Braves, evaluating his early-season surge and subsequent offensive collapse. After making the roster on a split contract paying $1.25 million, Smith excelled through May with a 133 wRC+ and five home runs, highlighted by a walk-off grand slam in his March debut.
However, the writer notes Smith struggled heavily from June onward, batting just .192 with increased passivity at the plate. Bell believes a reunion in 2027 is unlikely as Smith enters free agency after finishing with a -0.5 fWAR.
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