While a start in Triple-A Salt Lake is most likely, Smith has an outside chance of making the 25-man roster as the team's fifth starter, The Orange County Register reports.
Smith made his Cactus League debut Monday, throwing two scoreless innings and striking out two batters. The battle for the Angels' fifth starter spot will likely come down to Jesse Chavez and Bud Norris, but they will consider younger options as well. Smith had a down year with Triple-A Salt Lake last season, finishing with a 4.61 ERA and an identical 4.61 FIP in 26 starts. The Angels will likely send him down to Triple-A so he can prove himself there before bringing him up for a rotation spot.