Smith is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

Smith will unsurprisingly sit out against lefty Cole Hamels, with Franklin Gutierrez replacing him in left field. Smith has logged just 47 plate appearances versus southpaws this season.

Smith went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and two runs scored in a win over Oakland on Saturday.

Smith has been mired in a dreadful slump since the beginning of August, so a performance like this was nice to see. He was hitting below .200 since the end of July and he's becoming hard to trust in even AL-only formats. With September call-ups and the Mariners being out of contention, Smith may lose some at-bats in the final two months to get some youngster some plate appearances.

Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The M's are facing another lefty in Scott Kazmir on Wednesday -- the fifth they've faced in their last seven games -- so Smith will sit again in favor of Franklin Gutierrez. Smith figures to start the first two games of the upcoming A's series before parking it against southpaw Felix Doubront for Sunday's finale.

Smith is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Smith will take a seat for the second day in a row, though he ended up going 1-for-2 with a double in Thursday's contest after entering in the seventh inning. The lefty has been sitting against most southpaws, so with the left-handed John Danks getting the start for the White Sox, Franklin Gutierrez will draw the start in left field and bat fifth.

Smith is out of the lineup Thursday against the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of 710 AM ESPN Seattle reports.

Smith will continue to sit against left-handed pitching, as the White Sox send out southpaw Carlos Rodon on Thursday. Franklin Gutierrez will once again draw the start in left field in his absence, batting fifth.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Smith continues to sit against left-handed pitchers, and that's the case again Sunday as the White Sox send their third straight southpaw to the mound in John Danks. Franklin Gutierrez will replace him in left field once again, batting fifth for the Mariners.

Smith is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the White Sox, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

With lefty Carlos Rodon taking the mound for the White Sox, Smith will hit the bench in favor of Franklin Gutierrez, who will control left field and bat fifth.

Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Nothing appears out of the ordinary here, as the Mariners are facing a lefty in Chris Sale and Smith has made just one start against a lefty all season. Franklin Gutierrez will man left field and bat fifth.

Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Smith will sit with the left-handed Derek Holland toeing the rubber for the Rangers. As a result, the Mariners will turn to Franklin Gutierrez in left field once again, batting fifth for the Mariners.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

As per usual, Smith will hit the bench with the Red Sox bringing the left-handed Henry Owens to the hill. Franklin Gutierrez picks up the start in left field in place of Smith.

Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Mark Trumbo will start in left field for the fourth time this season, as Smith sits against left-hander Cole Hamels. Expect Smith to sit Saturday as well with another southpaw (Martin Perez) due up for Texas.

Smith is out of the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

With the Mariners facing a left-handed starter for the third time in five games, Smith will once again assume a bench role as manager Lloyd McClendon plays the platoon advantage against Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Franklin Gutierrez will pick up another start in left field and bat fifth in the order.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Smith typically sits against lefties, and Sunday will be no different with southpaw Mark Buehrle on the hill for the Jays. Franklin Gutierrez will be called upon to man left field in his stead.

Smith is out of the lineup Thursday against the Tigers.

Smith has started three straight games, each at a different position, but will rest with tough southpaw David Price on the mound for the Tigers. He'll likely be back in the fold Friday. In the meantime, Franklin Gutierrez will get the starting nod in left field.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

As has often been the case throughout his career, Smith will take a seat with a left-hander on the mound Sunday in CC Sabathia. The Mariners will hand left field duties over to Franklin Gutierrez.

Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angles.

The Mariners are going up against yet another lefty in Andrew Heaney, and given that Smith has made just one start against a left handed pitcher this season, he will once again sit this one out. Franklin Gutierrez will draw the start in left field and bat second.

Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

He has made just one start against a lefty this season, so Smith's absence Friday against Hector Santiago should not come as a surprise. Franklin Gutierrez will draw the start in left field and bat second.

Smith is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

This was to be expected, with Detroit trotting out a lefty in Kyle Ryan. Smith has been heavily shielded from left-handed pitching this season (15 at-bats), and that isn't likely to change. He's batting .252/.329/.443 with six homers against right-handers.

Smith is out of the lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

Smith will sit with the left-handed Scott Kazmir on the mound for the Athletics. He continues to receive most starts in left field, but will likely continue to sit against most southpaws.

Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

Smith's last absence came Sunday against the Angels, but that wasn't much of a surprise given the left-handed Hector Santiago on the mound for the Padres. However, he's again out of the lineup Wednesday despite righty James Shields toeing the rubber, which is a bit more confusing. Regardless, he should still be considered the primary left-fielder for the Mariners unless something indicates otherwise.