Here’s the latest on Dominic Smith’s contract status:
- As of December 2025, Dominic Smith reached a one-year, $2.55 million contract with the New York Mets, avoiding arbitration. This deal covered a short-term stay with the Mets and reflected Smith’s continued value as a left-handed bat for the club.[1]
- Earlier reports from MLB sources in 2023 indicated a one-year deal with the Nationals for around $2 million plus potential bonuses, highlighting Smith’s role as a versatile corner infielder/outfielder in those negotiations.[3]
- More recent 2025–2026 activity shows Smith moving through several organizations on minor league deals or non-roster invites, including ties to Atlanta and other clubs, as teams evaluated him for depth and potential breakout at the MLB level.[5][8][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact contract terms, team by team, and a timeline of Smith’s contract moves up to today, plus a quick spotlight on how his role could evolve given different league rules (e.g., DH eligibility).
Citations:
- Dominic Smith, Mets agree to $2.55 million, 1-year contract.[1]
- Dom Smith heading to Nats on 1-year deal - MLB.com.[3]
- Braves, Dominic Smith agree to minor league deal.[9]
Sources
Atlanta signed Smith to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ...
www.rotowire.comThe 25-year-old enjoyed a huge breakout during the pandemic-shortened season, forcing his way into the everyday lineup and hitting .316 with 10 home runs, 21 doubles, 42 RBIs and a .993 OPS in 50 games.
connecticut.news12.comWASHINGTON -- The Nationals prioritized adding a lefty bat to their lineup this offseason, and they did so with Dominic Smith on Wednesday, when their one-year deal with the first baseman/outfielder was officially announced. Terms weren't disclosed, but Smith's deal is for $2 million and includes another $2 million in
www.mlb.comThe Atlanta Braves are seeing immediate returns on a low-risk move, as Dominic Smith has quickly emerged as a prominent contributor in their lineup. His early output has provided a significant boost to an already potent offense.
www.yardbarker.comDominic Smith opted out of his contract with the Yankees on Sunday after his hot start in the minors did not yield a promotion to the majors
heavy.comThe Braves have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Dominic Smith, per Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Roc Nation client will be a non-roster invitee in big league camp.
www.yardbarker.comJanuary 31: The Rockies have now formally announced Story’s two-year deal. Feinsand tweets that Story will be paid a $2MM signing bonus, an $8MM salary in 2020 and a $17.5MM salary in 2021. January 24, 8:39pm: It is indeed an arbitration-only contract, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan tweets. Story will receive $27.5MM over the two-year term. The Rockies will not gain control over any prospective open-market seasons but will gain some cost certainty as part of the deal. 8:36pm: The Rockies are closing...
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