PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - As soon as Dominic Smith connected on a line-drive single to right field in the fifth inning, David Wright took off from first base. He saw the ball land in front of right fielder Marcus Knecht and rounded second, gliding gracefully across the infield dirt with long, galloping strides. He reached third base standing up and later scored on a groundout.
It was part of a successful rehab debut for Wright, who participated in live action for the first time since April 15 on Monday, starting at designated hitter and batting third for the Class-A Advanced St.