Pavin Smith's Elbow Injury: Diamondbacks Scramble for Lineup Adjustments

0:00It's March 27. This is MLB News Today, your AI-powered source for everything MLB. Arizona Diamondbacks First Basement, and designated hitter Paven Smith, missed Thursday night's opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, because of left elbow soreness. He got an MRI on Friday, which came back clean with no structural damage, just inflammation. Manager Tori LeVulo shared that update on a radio show, saying there's nothing like tears that would sideline Smith long-term. The team is still deciding on next steps, whether he can push through with some treatment and pain meds or needs a short stint on the injured list. Smith dealt with the same elbow issue during spring training, but bounced back quickly without imaging. This time, he re-agurbated it after a heavy workout on an off day in Los Angeles. Tim Tau was stepped in as a designated hitter and went one for three at the plate. The real challenge for Arizona is lacking any other left-handed options at that spot, especially with catcher Adrian Do Castillo still recovering, from a calf strain and

1:04no depth in the minors. For now, the Diamondbacks are monitoring Smith's treatment today and hope to have him back soon, while scrambling to adjust their lineup without a lefty bat in the middle.