Dominic Smith Joins Red Sox Amid Injury Crisis

Former Mets and Nationals first baseman Dominic Smith signs with Boston Red Sox, providing depth as injuries hit the team's lineup.

Dominic Smith, previously with the Mets and Nationals, signs a major-league deal with the Red Sox.
The signing comes as Red Sox first baseman Garrett Cooper suffers a wrist injury, adding to the team's injury woes.
Smith's move follows his release from a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
At Fenway Park, Smith returns to a familiar site where he previously had a memorable reaction to a rat in the dugout.
The Red Sox also acquired infielder Zack Short from the Mets, bolstering their roster amid injuries.