First baseman who quit Yankees signs with NL team for another chance

First baseman who quit Yankees signs with NL team for another chance

Just days after exercising the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Yankees, former Mets first baseman Dominic Smith has signed with the San Francisco Giants.

Ex-Red Sox Infielder Joins NL Team Following Yankees Departure

Dominic Smith has done everything to carve out a role with a big league organization since parting ways with the Boston Red Sox last season. Smith joined the New York Yankees at spring training after signing a minor league deal, but the pinstripes weren’t the right fit. The 29-year-old opted out after failing to land a spot on the reigning American League champions’ roster, rejoined the club and then opted out again following a 45-game run with …

Dominic Smith Returns to Majors, As New Team DFA's 2 Veterans

Former New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith had a .782 OPS and eight homers in Triple-A with the NY Yankees before opting out of his minor league deal over the weekend. He's shown that he can help a team. And few teams need that help right now more than the falling San Francisco Giants. Losers of seven of their last 10 games, the Giants have lost some serious ground in the tight three-team battle for the NL West. They've signed Smith to a m…