Will Smith - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Resting for Sunday's finale Smith is absent from the lineup for Sunday's contest in San Francisco.

Impact Smith will get a little extra rest as the Dodgers head into postseason action. Hunter Feduccia will do the catching in Sunday's regular-season finale.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giants to end skid in matchup with the Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants look to stop a three-game skid when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Three knocks in win Smith went 3-for-4 in Friday's 2-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith's trio of singles Friday accounted for his third multi-hit effort over his last seven games. The catcher is batting .458 (11-for-24) in that span. For the season, he's hitting .259 with a .782 OPS, 10 home runs, 34 RBI, 34 runs scored, nine doubles and no stolen bases over 72 contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting break Thursday Smith isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Smith will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's contest after going 6-for-16 with three homers over his last five games. Hunter Feduccia will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return to the Dodgers' lineup after 2 weeks out

Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Continues power surge Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday in a 7-0 win against the Padres.

Impact Smith put the finishing touch on a dominant Dodgers win with his solo blast to left field in the seventh inning. The backstop has gone deep in each of his past three starts. Smith missed nearly three months due to a neck issue, and he initially struggled upon returning to action Sept. 1. However, he's perked up with the bat of late, going 7-for-18 with three homers, a double, four runs and five RBI across his past five games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers score 5 two-out runs off Padres starter Michael King in 7-0 victory

Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored six runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 in a series opener between rivals with the two best rec...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Homers in consecutive contests Smith went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith has homered in consecutive contests. He went yard in the third inning and then added an RBI single in the sixth. The catcher had gone 14 games without a multi-RBI game, batting .211 (8-for-38) in that span. For the season, he's hitting .249 with a .756 OPS, nine homers, 33 RBI, 33 runs scored, no stolen bases and nine doubles across 68 contests.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers outslug Giants 10-4, led by Mookie Betts with four hits

Mookie Betts had four hits, including three doubles, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 10-4

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Belts homer in late barrage Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 8-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith has gone 8-for-29 (.276) over his last 10 contests, adding two homers and three doubles in that span. The catcher had the last of the Dodgers' four homers in the eighth inning Friday. Smith is batting .241 with a .733 OPS, eight long balls, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored, nine doubles and no stolen bases over 67 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mookie Betts homers twice and Dodgers go back-to-back twice in 8th inning of 8-2 win over Giants

Mookie Betts homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times in the eighth inning of an 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Taking seat Thursday Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cincinnati.

Impact Smith started at catcher Wednesday night, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's matinee. It will be Hunter Feduccia behind the dish for the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run HR, Reds beat Dodgers 6-2 to delay NL West title

Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Out of Tuesday's lineup Smith is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith is batting .171 with a .645 OPS through 13 games in September and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Hunter Feduccia will step in behind the plate to do the catching for Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will Smith named Dodgers' nominee for prestigious MLB award Will Smith was named Los Angeles Dodgers' nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, one year after Mookie Betts was the overall winner.

SEPTEMBER 14 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Agustín Ramírez's caps Marlins' 4-run 9th with walk-off homer in 6-4 win over Dodgers

Pinch-hitter Agustín Ramírez hit a game-ending, two-run homer, and the Miami Marlins rallied with four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Moving to bench Saturday Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Impact Smith has tallied a base hit in each of his last four starts, but the Dodgers will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's contest and instead start Hunter Feduccia at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker's grand slam helps Dodgers beat Marlins 6-2 for 8th straight win

Kyle Tucker hit his sixth career grand slam and fell a double shy of the cycle as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night to stretch their season-best wi...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Dave Roberts praises Will Smith for having key trait Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Will Smith for his dependability on both sides of the ball.

SEPTEMBER 11 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Smacks homer Tuesday Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Smith has struggled at the plate since returning from a nearly three-month-long absence due to a neck injury. He's gone 3-for-20 (.150) with two extra-base hits and five RBI over eight contests since he was activated. Smith has been eased back into action, and the homer could spark his offense. On the year, he's batting .238 with a .710 OPS, seven homers, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 60 contests.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

The Biggest MLB Roster Expansion Additions for the Playoff Push | Deadspin.com Aaron Judge, Luis Robert, Will Smith and other key players are among the biggest additions as MLB teams prepare for the September playoff pu...

SEPTEMBER 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hernández's 3-run homer and Sheehan's 10 Ks power Dodgers past Reds 6-3 for 5th straight win

Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Exiting starting lineup Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Reds.

Impact The Dodgers have eased Smith back into things since he was activated from the injured list last week, as this is the third time he's been out of the lineup in seven games. Hunter Feduccia is doing the catching and will bat seventh in the series opener.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

How Will Smith and Hunter Feduccia were factors in Eliezer Alfonzo decision The Los Angeles Dodgers added Eliezer Alfonzo to their roster to free up Will Smith and Hunter Feduccia for more pinch-hitting opportunities...

SEPTEMBER 7 • DODGERBLUE.COM

On bench Saturday Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith will catch a breather after going 1-for-13 with two RBI and two runs scored in his first four games since returning from the IL. Hunter Feduccia will handle catching duties and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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