In order to welcome back one of their youngest stars, the Red Sox are parting ways with a veteran.

FanSided’s MLB insider Robert Murray reported Friday afternoon that the club is designating first baseman Dom Smith for assignment.

The news comes hours after the Herald confirmed that Triston Casas had left his rehab assignment in Triple-A Worcester and was on his way to Baltimore to rejoin the big-league team.

After spending the first six years of his big-league career with the New York Mets and last season with the Washington Nationals, Smith, 29, signed with the Red Sox at the beginning of May. He signed with the club knowing that his time in Boston was likely contingent on Casas’ absence, but was a valuable contributor during his 83 games; he hit .237 with a .706 OPS, 25 walks, and 65 strikeouts. He homered six times and collected 20 doubles, tied for the second-most of his career. He ranked in the 80th MLB percentile in Launch-Angle Sweet-Spot rate,

Smith also achieved a rare feat in MLB’s Universal Designated Hitter Era: he’s the only player to hit a home run and pitch for the Red Sox this season. He made his pitching debut this season, closing out three of Boston’s blowout losses. Over three innings, he gave up two hits and issued one walk, but allowed no runs.

The Red Sox also optioned right-hander Chase Shugart to Triple-A in order to reinstate right-hander Cooper Criswell from the 7-day COVID-related injured list.