Will Smith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't return this weekend Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Smith (neck) will not be activated from the injured list over the weekend, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith is slated to receive a cortisone injection in his neck, which will keep him on the shelf beyond the 10-day minimum. The Dodgers will wait to see how he responds to treatment before deciding whether to have him travel with the team during the upcoming road trip, at which point more will be known about the 31-year-old's return timeline.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Pitcher Credits Dalton Rushing for Getting Him Out of 'Mess' Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has stepped up in place of injured starting catcher Will Smith.

7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Dodgers expecting Will Smith's absence to extend beyond initial hope for return Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Will Smith likely will not be activated from the 10-day injured list on June 19.

1 DAY AGO • DODGERBLUE.COM

Wives of Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith and Tanner Scott turn up glamor in co-ordinates outfits at Dodgers family baby shower celebration Having won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025, Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith, Tanner Scott and the LA Dodgers are going all-out f...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Not expected back Friday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that it's "unlikely" Smith (neck) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday when first eligible, Jack Harris of the Californ...

Impact Smith went through a full workout Tuesday, but the neck injury that sent him to the IL last week is still bothering him a bit. It's unclear what the next step is for the catcher, but more should be known about Smith's timeline in the coming days. Dalton Rushing will continue to serve as the Dodgers' primary catcher while Smith is sidelined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Sign Former Cardinals Catcher Amid Injury to Will Smith The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed another catcher with Will Smith currently on the injured list.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Will Smith provides helpful context for Dodgers' weird handling of neck injury Injury update and timeline for Will Smith after he was placed on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation.

JUNE 12 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Will Smith injury update: $140M Dodgers star gives latest info on his diagnosis and return timeline The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran backstop has been struggling with neck issues.

JUNE 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday with neck inflammation

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IL The Dodgers placed Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Monday, with neck inflammation.

Impact Smith has missed the Dodgers' last four games because of his injured neck, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed Wednesday that the All-Star backstop would require an IL stint and ramp-up period before returning to action. Dalton Rushing will fill in behind the plate most days while Smith is out, and Chuckie Robinson will join the big club from Triple-A to work as the backup.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Chuckie Robinson? Meet Dodgers' recent Triple-A callup amid Will Smith's IL placement The Los Angeles Dodgers called up minor league catcher Chuckie Robinson as veteran Will Smith is set for an injured list stint after being s...

JUNE 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss

Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Smith (neck) heading to IL with Dodgers already thin behind the plate PITTSBURGH -- It was a rough Wednesday night all-around for the Dodgers as they let a five-run lead slip away in a 9-8 loss to the Pirates a...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Ticketed for injured list The Dodgers will place Smith (neck) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After sitting him down for four straight games because of neck soreness, the Dodgers have officially decided to send Smith to the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that the 31-year-old backstop is progressing but has missed too much time to return without a ramp-up period. He'll be eligible to return to the Dodgers' lineup June 19; meanwhile, Dalton Rushing will take over as Los Angeles' primary catcher, and Chuckie Robinson will come up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide depth.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers are 'most likely' to make an unfortunate Will Smith decision amid injury | Sporting News This is not good news for the Dodgers at all this season.

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely bound for IL Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Smith (neck) will "most likely" be placed on the injured list, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports. "We'll have to make tha...

Impact Roberts acknowledged that the three-time All-Star is progressing, but Smith -- who will be out of the lineup Wednesday for a fourth straight game -- has missed enough time at this point that he'll require a ramp-up period before returning to action, per Jack Harris of the California Post. Dalton Rushing will step in as the Dodgers' top backstop for the duration of Smith's absence, and Los Angeles will likely call up Chuckie Robinson or Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh to serve as Rushing's understudy.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Smith (neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Though recent imaging on Smith's neck revealed nothing overly concerning, the catcher will remain on the bench for a fourth straight game nonetheless. Smith was able to do some throwing and take some indoor batting practice prior to Tuesday's series opener in Pittsburgh, but a stint on the injured list could still be in play for the 31-year-old. Dalton Rushing will make another start Wednesday and is the only other catcher on the 40-man roster for the moment, but the Dodgers opened up a spot by releasing infielder Tyler Fitzgerald and can now more easily promote another backstop from the minors if Smith needs to go on the IL.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers part ways with 28-year old infielder for apparent Will Smith reason | Sporting News Los Angeles seemingly had to do this.

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers share important edge for Shohei Ohtani as pitcher Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Will Smith discussed how Shohei Ohtani has been able to dominate on the mound.

JUNE 10 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers' phony injury updates get even more frustrating with Will Smith development Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith could be placed on the injured list with a neck issue, but the vague injury updates aren't helping ma...

JUNE 10 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers having to rethink inital plan with Will Smith Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed Will Smith's neck issue and the possibility of going on the 10-day injured list.

JUNE 10 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Injured list stint possible Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Smith (neck) "still doesn't feel right" and might need a stint on the injured list, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Smith did some hitting and played catch pregame Tuesday, but his neck is still giving him trouble when he's in the batter's box. He's missing a third straight start Tuesday and his condition will have to improve soon if he wants to avoid the IL. If Smith requires an extended absence, Dalton Rushing would be in line for regular starts at catcher for the Dodgers.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Smith (neck) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Smith missed the final two games of the weekend series versus the Angels with neck stiffness, and he remains out of the lineup even after Monday's team off day. Dalton Rushing is catching and batting eighth for the Dodgers.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers facing some uncertainty with Will Smith as neck trouble lingers Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the neck stiffness that has caused Will Smith to miss multiple games.

JUNE 8 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Absent from Sunday's lineup Smith (undisclosed) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Angels on Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Smith was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a neck issue, which will also keep him out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Dalton Rushing will start behind home plate and bat sixth while catching pitches from Emmet Sheehan. The Dodgers have an off-day Monday, so Smith could be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against the Pirates.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss