Red Sox Release Recently DFA’d Veteran First Baseman
Dominic Smith is try to find a new home as a free agent
A veteran Red Sox first baseman won’t have to wait long to find out who his new team will be.
Boston on Tuesday released veteran Dominic Smith four days after designating him for assignment. Smith, who Alex Cora called an “outstanding” infielder, was DFA’d to make room for Triston Casas on the active roster, and it was a difficult decision for the Red Sox.
Smith signed with the Red Sox last offseason, and despite his defensive miscues, he became a fan favorite for his clutch play and community work. The 29-year-old hit six home runs and recorded 34 RBIs off a 94 OPS+ in 83 games with Boston this season. Smith has 64 home runs and 259 RBIs in his career with the New York Mets and Washington Nationals.
The eighth-year first baseman will get his choice of his next team as the Red Sox continue their push for an American League wild-card spot.
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