Arizona Diamondbacks Trade Away Pavin Smith to Houston Astros

What Happened?

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros have agreed to a trade that will send first baseman Pavin Smith to Houston in exchange for a player to be named later.

Smith, 26, was a key piece of the Diamondbacks' lineup over the past two seasons, hitting 24 home runs and driving in 86 runs.

However, the Diamondbacks are in a rebuilding mode and are looking to get younger and more athletic at the first base position.

Why Did This Happen?

The Diamondbacks have been struggling for several years now and are looking to make some changes to their roster.

Smith is a good hitter, but he is not a good fielder and is not a great runner.

The Diamondbacks are hoping to get a better fielder and runner in return for Smith.

What This Means for the Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks are now without a clear-cut starting first baseman.

They could opt to move Christian Walker to first base and play Jake McCarthy in right field.

Or, they could call up top prospect Seth Beer from Triple-A.

What This Means for the Astros

The Astros are getting a solid hitter in Smith.

Smith is not a great fielder, but he is a good hitter and should provide some pop to the Astros' lineup.

The Astros are currently in first place in the AL West and are looking to make a run at the World Series.

Conclusion

The trade of Smith is a significant move for both the Diamondbacks and the Astros.

The Diamondbacks are getting younger and more athletic, while the Astros are getting a solid hitter.

It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in the future.