Rays trade Kevan Smith to Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays dealt catcher Kevan Smith to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, the Braves announced Wednesday.

Smith is active for Atlanta's game against the New York Mets on Wednesday. The six-year veteran will likely get an opportunity to play with starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud and regular backup Alex Jackson on the injured list. The Braves also reportedly added backstop Jonathan Lucroy over the weekend.

The 32-year-old Smith owns 13 homers with 79 RBIs and a .704 OPS over 233 career games with the Rays, Los Angeles Angels, and Chicago White Sox.

Atlanta designated catcher Jeff Mathis for assignment after the deal for Smith.