After an impressive showing in the 2019 season and a true breakout performance in the 2020 season, 2021 was not the year anyone wanted it to be for Dominic Smith. He regressed mightily from the previous two seasons, and went from clear starter to riding the bench for the last few weeks. And while there may have been some extenuating circumstances that led to his decline in 2021, it did cause him to become the subject of trade rumors following the season. With his future with the Mets less than certain, Smith looks to prove himself this season to be the good starter that emerged in 2019 and 2020, and not the mediocre bench player that reappeared in 2021.
Dominic Smith has some questions to answer in 2022
