Pavin Smith is poised for a breakout season with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he steps into a larger and more significant role ...

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The Diamondbacks want to see Pavin Smith "strangle" a platoon starting role against right-handers, in the words of general ...

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is expected to open the campaign in a platoon role at the designated hitter spot.

Smith is expected to serve as left-handed bat in a platoon at designated hitter this season, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.