Rays' Dominic Smith: Joins Rays on minor-league contract

Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Smith opted out of his minor-league contract with the Cubs on March 22 after being told he would not make the team's Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old will add a left-handed depth bat for the Rays while beginning his time in the organization in the minors. Smith slashed .254/.326/.366 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI over 586 plate appearances with the Nationals in 2023.