Smith (knee) still does not think he will require surgery, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The team allowed Smith to take the rest and rehab route with the hope of getting him back sooner, and the lefty seems confident it was the right call. He's still without any sort of set timetable and one likely won't take shape until he is cleared to get back onto the mound for bullpen sessions. Smith has been throwing on flat ground in recent weeks.