The Tampa Bay Rays took steps to stockpile talent in their farm system starting next season by trading starting pitcher Drew Smyly to the Seattle Mariners.
Smith made his major league debut last season with the Atlanta Braves. He hit .238/.316/.365 in 72 games and was a terrific defender with seven runs saved between left field and center field in 451 innings, per FanGraphs.
Matthew Pouliot of Rotoworld noted similarities between Smith and one of his now-former teammates with the Braves:
Ender Inciarte as a 23-y-o rookie in 2014: .