Everyone loves Dominic Smith. That’s hardly controversial. From his emerging dependable left-handed bat in 2019, to his dramatic three-run homer against the Atlanta Braves on the final day of the season, to the joy and comedic sensibility with which he plays the game, Smith sitting among the most endearing players New York Mets fans have ever watched isn’t an issue.
What is an issue, though, is Smith’s playing time. Simply put, the Mets need to find some for him. While he may not be a full-time starter, he’s too useful to make only occasional pinch-hitting appearances.