Smith (hip) is expected to return to the rotation Saturday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.
Smith will wind up missing exactly a month if he is indeed cleared to pitch Saturday. He's allowed six runs in 9.1 rehab innings with Double-A Jacksonville but has managed an impressive 19:2 K:BB.
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