Scouting Report: Riley Smith
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Josh Smith, Texas Rangers second baseman, has been on the 10-day injured list since May 4, 2026, initially with a right glute strain. During his rehab process, he developed wrist inflammation that delayed his return. Most critically, Smith was hospitalized for viral meningitis and is expected to remain hospitalized for 7-10 days. Prior to his injuries, Smith was struggling offensively, hitting .217/.324/.239 in 31 games with no home runs and 6 RBIs. The 28-year-old has shown some signs of improvement in his last seven games (7-for-20 with 4 walks), but his season has been marked by poor performance and multiple injury setbacks.
Strengths
- Signs of improvement in last 7 games (7-for-20 with 4 walks)
- Young player (28 years old) with time to recover
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