Smith will not undergo surgery on his injured knee at this time, but he will be reevaluated in six weeks, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.
The Brewers are hoping that Smith will be able to recover via the rest and rehab route, as going under the knife would guarantee he misses the majority of the season anyway. Smith is not out of the woods yet, but he will rest for three weeks and then play catch for three more, at which point the Brewers' medical staff will again decide whether or not he needs surgery. Either way, Smith is not likely to appear in a big league game before June, and he could still miss the entire season if it's decided down the road that a procedure is needed. With Smith sidelined, Jeremy Jeffress looks like the best bet to open the season as the Brewers' closer.