As New York Yankees spring training kicks off, Dominic Smith has quickly become a talking point. The former Mets first baseman, now with the Yankees on a minor-league deal, has made a strong early impression, hitting home runs in https://www.storenymets.com/collections/sean-manaea-jersey consecutive games. However, not everyone is convinced this hot start will translate to a spot on the Opening Day roster. Zack Scott, former Mets general manager, expressed skepticism about Smith’s chances during an appearance on SNY’s Baseball Night in New York. Scott, who briefly worked with Smith in 2021, believes the 29-year-old is low on the Yankees’ depth chart. “I don’t think he has much of a shot,” Scott stated, emphasizing that a strong spring training performance may not be enough to secure a roster spot. Smith’s career has been a mix of promise and inconsistency. After a breakout 2020 season with the Mets (.316/.377/.616, 10 HRs, 42 RBIs), his production declined, leading to time in Triple-A and stints with the Red Sox and Reds. Last season, he posted a modest .233/.313/.378 line with six home runs in 307 plate appearances. Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Smith’s potential but tempered expectations. “He’s here because we know if that lane does open up, we’ve got a quality hitter,” Boone said, hinting that Smith’s https://www.storenymets.com/collections/tylor-megill-jersey opportunity may depend on injuries or roster flexibility. With Giancarlo Stanton currently sidelined, Smith’s left-handed bat could become valuable. While Smith’s path to the majors remains uncertain, his early spring training performance has at least kept him in the conversation. For now, the Yankees are weighing their options, and Smith is determined to prove he belongs.