The Diamondbacks signed first baseman/outfielder/DH Pavin Smith to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration. Read more at MLB ...

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith and the team have ...

A handful of Arizona Diamondbacks, including Pavin Smith, have reportedly settled on contracts with the team and avoided ...

Settles with Arizona ...

The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with all nine of their eligible players, including right-hander Zac Gallen and first ...

Hazen explained that Smith's future playing time really depends on what moves the team is able to make. If they acquire a left-hand bat, then that is clearly going to cut into Smith's playing time.

That would take up the large majority of remaining budget. Hazen also seems content to give the left-handed Pavin Smith plenty of playing time at DH to see if he can replicate his second half success.

Here at Diamondbacks ON SI, we've examined some of the better options to replace Walker, even as a mere platoon hitter alongside Pavin Smith. Carlos Santana and others in his tier could be ...