Who would have thought Dominic Smith would have this much buzz in 2019? The New York Mets gave him an opportunity to make the Opening Day roster and in those limited opportunities to play, he performed well. Due to the circumstances surrounding his placement in Triple-A at the moment despite having some of the best offensive numbers of anyone this season, early Mets trade rumors have suggested he’ll be a hot commodity this summer.
In a piece by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, several men from the baseball world including talent evaluators and general managers have spoken highly of the 23-year-old first baseman.