August 2, 2008 Jason Smith was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to replace the injured Mark Grudzielanek, according to The Sports Network.
March 26, 2008 Jason Smith went 3-for-4 with two RBI against Seattle on Wednesday, while collecting his second homer of the spring. He raised his spring average to .349 (with eight RBI) and this was a great day for him as he fights for a bench job.
December 13, 2007 Jason Smith agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Royals Wednesday, avoiding arbitration. Smith hit just .199 in 141 at-bats in 2007. He'll get work as a utility infielder.
July 12, 2007 Jason Smith was claimed off waivers by the Royals on Wednesday. According to the team's official website, the former Diamondback will join the Royals on Friday in Cleveland, replacing infielder Fernando Cortez on the active roster. Smith played just two games for the D-Backs after hitting .212 in 27 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season.
May 28, 2007 Jason Smith was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on May 19. However, the paperwork wasn't sent to the league office until the following Monday, the same day that Smith's appendix burst, according to the Arizona Republic. Since rules state that an injured player can't be outrighted, traded or released, he must be placed on the disabled list. That means that until Smith is healthy, the Diamondbacks will have to pay him to stay on the DL for the next few weeks.
