Summary: After an offseason of trade rumors, Dominic Smith remains a big part of the New York Mets plans in 2022, as they are counting on a bounce back season from their former top prospect. In a recent article by Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo, Smith explains how some of his struggles last season were due to playing through nagging injuries and how he feels much better now that he is back to being 100% healthy. Pat joins host Ryan Finkelstein to discuss what he learned from his conversation with Dom and why there is great optimism for a return to form this season. If you want to read Pat's story on Dom Smith for SI here's the link: https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/mets-dom-smith-played-with-partially-torn-labrum-last-season Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
