Smith underwent surgery to remove bone chips from his left elbow Thursday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. The bone chips were the cause of the inflammation that Smith began experiencing during spring training. A timeline for his return was not given, but he's currently on the 60-day injured list and can't be reinstated until May 29.
Pavin Smith: Everything you need to know
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60-Day IL - Elbow - Surgery Expected Return: 2026-05-29STATS
Pavin Smith Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/24L 10-5201100010030013/23L 7-0302200000020023/22W 11-1411100000050013/21W 5-2200000000030003/19W 2-0211100010011013/11L 13-3301100000020013/9W 2-1301100010040013/7L 7-4311010000020023/5L 8-1311000110040043/1W 9-6312011010050052/27W 3-1301100000010012/25L 10-7311000110010042/23L 9-5300000000020002/21L 11-6200000000040002/20W 3-230110000004001
Preseason Totals 426149212600431024 -
Pavin Smith Splits 2026
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 0110.167100200010.375Away 0110.167100200010.375Night 0110.167100200010.375March 0110.167100200010.375Opponent vs LAD 0 1 1 0.167 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0.375 Venue @ Los Angeles 0 1 1 0.167 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0.375
Pavin Smith Player Profile
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Pavin Smith: Breaking News
Slated for surgery
Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Smith will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, Diamondbacks radio announcer Chris Garagiola reports. Smith originally landed on the injured list in late March due to elbow inflammation before being transferred to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. His surgery is expected to keep him sidelined for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, lining him up to return sometime in late May or early June. Adrian Del Castillo and Jose Fernandez have been in the mix for starts at DH while Smith has been out.
Transferred to 60-day IL
The Diamondbacks transferred Smith (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. Smith has been out for most of this season with a left elbow injury that dates back to spring training. His move to the 60-day injured list suggests he's not very far along in his recovery, and he now will not be eligible to return until late May.