Ex-Red Sox First Baseman Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 29: Dominic Smith #2 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Fenway Park on July 29, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a season where they got into the 2026 MLB playoffs (despite their slow start).

That said, they were swept by the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series.

Ex-Boston Red Sox First Baseman Becomes Free Agent

GettyDominic Smith #2 of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park on July 29, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

This week, former Red Sox player Dominic Smith officially became a free agent.

He spent the 2026 season playing for the Atlanta Braves.

MLB.com wrote (on October 29): “1B Dominic Smith elected free agency.”

GettyDominic Smith #8 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 23, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Smith signed with the Braves before the start of the 2026 season.

MLB.com wrote (on February 19): “Atlanta Braves signed free agent 1B Dominic Smith to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.”

He finished the year batting .253 with 68 hits, nine home runs, 46 RBIs and 40 runs in 108 games.

Looking At Smith’s Boston Stint

GettyDominic Smith #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on July 05, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Smith appeared in 84 games for the Red Sox during the 2024 season.

MLB.com wrote (on May 1, 2024): “Boston Red Sox signed free agent 1B Dominic Smith.”

He finished his stint in Boston batting .237 with six home runs and 34 RBIs.

MLB.com wrote (on August 20, 2024): “Boston Red Sox released 1B Dominic Smith.”

Looking At Smith’s Other Stops

GettyDominic Smith #2 of the New York Mets connects for a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 28, 2022 in New York City.

Smith was the 11th pick in the 2013 MLB Draft.

He spent the first six years of his career with the New York Mets.

In addition to the Mets, Braves and Red Sox, he also spent time with the Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants over 10 seasons.

GettyDominic Smith #2 of the New York Mets watches his sacrifice fly during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on July 5, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

It will be interesting to see where Smith lands in 2027.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar