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 ...

Settles with Arizona ...

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

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

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.

though Naylor is not nearly the defender that Walker is (few are), so he could see plenty of action at DH with Pavin Smith seeing time at first base. Arizona's lineup with Naylor could look like ...

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While he is not coming off the best year, the Giants are hoping for a bounce back with their signing future Hall of Famer ...

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 ...

The Diamondbacks are likely to pursue help either via trade or free agency, but they also are expected to give Pavin Smith a chance to factor into the equation, at least against right-handed pitching.