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Dave Roberts calls Dodgers All-Star key to team's World Series hopes Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed how important Will Smith is to the team's World Series aspirations.

AUGUST 31 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Expected back Tuesday Manager Dave Roberts said Smith (neck) is expected to rejoin the Dodgers when MLB rosters expand Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran catcher started up a rehab assignment Aug. 25 and has gone 3-for-13 with two doubles and a homer through four rehab games. Smith has been out since early June due to a neck injury, but it appears he's ready to rejoin the Dodgers for the final month of the season. Before landing on the injured list the 31-year-old was in the midst of an underwhelming campaign with what would be a career-worst .720 OPS in 52 contests.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Smith set to return Tuesday, bringing boost to scuffling Dodgers DETROIT -- The Dodgers are on the cusp of getting back a key cog in their lineup, as catcher Will Smith is expected to be activated from the...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

Dodgers Roundup: Tarik Skubal Talks Detroit Return, Will Smith Announcement, LA Calls Up Pitcher The Los Angeles Dodgers hear from Tarik Skubal amid a return to Detroit, Will Smith's return date was announced and the Dodgers called up a...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Finally Announces Will Smith's Return Date Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts finally provided a return date for injured catcher Will Smith.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Goes deep in first rehab game Smith (neck) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Tuesday in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Impact Smith logged his first game action since landing on the IL in early June due to a neck injury. The All-Star backstop went hitless in his first two plate appearances Tuesday before slugging a two-run homer to left field in the fifth inning. Smith caught five frames before exiting, hitting the target that was set for him going into the contest. He's expected to play a handful more games in the minors before potentially returning to the big-league club at the start of September.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Smith begins rehab assignment in quest to rejoin LA for stretch run ATLANTA -- As the Dodgers kick off a three-game series against the Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday, the club is taking another step toward...

AUGUST 25 • MLB.COM

Catching five innings Smith (neck) is scheduled to catch five innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact It will be Smith's first game action since he went down in early June due to neck inflammation. The Dodgers will ease him into action by working him up to catching a complete game. The goal is to likely have the 31-year-old ready by Sept. 1, which is when MLB rosters expand.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Lauer taking on new but important role for Dodgers; Will Smith's rehab Latest update on Will Smith's rehab assignment, and how Eric Lauer factors into Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching for Los Angeles Dodgers.

AUGUST 24 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers' postseason roster is coming back together in a hurry with Will Smith update Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, just in time for a potential return before the p...

AUGUST 24 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Rehab assignment on tap Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Smith (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran backstop recently progressed to taking live batting practice and has now been cleared for game action. Smith has been sidelined since early June due to neck inflammation, and he could be ready to rejoin the Dodgers when MLB rosters expand Sept. 1, which would allow him to play in up to seven games with Oklahoma City.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Roundup: LA Calls Up Outfielder, Will Smith Good News, Shohei Ohtani Nearing Return The Los Angeles Dodgers called up an outfielder, Will Smith has a positive update and Shohei Ohtani is nearing a pitching return.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani's latest step back toward the Dodgers' mound

Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Will Smith clears new hurdle in latest progress toward returning Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts outlined what is next for Will Smith in his recovery after participating in a simulated game.

AUGUST 22 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Smith takes live BP as he progresses toward return LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are getting closer to having their three-time All-Star catcher back behind the dish. Will Smith took live batting...

AUGUST 22 • MLB.COM

Will Smith injury update: Dodgers catcher working his way back Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith was seen taking live batting practice on Friday, Aug. 21. Here's the latest.

AUGUST 22 • USATODAY.COM

Takes live batting practice Friday Smith (neck) participated in live batting practice Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's an encouraging sign in Smith's recovery from a neck injury, given that Friday was the first time he faced live pitching since June. There's optimism that the veteran catcher will be cleared to embark on a rehab assignment next week, putting him on track to be back with the Dodgers before the end of the regular season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Will Smith update, Mark Walter drama, Miguel Rojas retirement plan The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a lot of happenings going on from good Will Smith news to Mark Walter drama to Miguel Rojas's future plans.

AUGUST 19 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers Roundup: Kyle Tucker Demotion Urged, Edwin Diaz Could Lose Job, Will Smith Return Timeline A Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster urged Kyle Tucker's demotion, Edwin Díaz is at risk of losing his job and Will Smith has a return timeline...

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Smith (neck inflammation) could start rehab soon on road back from IL DENVER -- Dodgers catcher Will Smith, a key to the club’s postseason success and a player with the tools to help get the stalled offense bac...

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Tracking toward rehab games next week Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Smith (neck) will begin a rehab assignment next week if the catcher's workouts go well this week, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports re...

Impact Smith has turned a corner in his recovery from a neck injury and is nearly ready to test things out in a game setting. Considering he last played in a game June 5, the catcher will likely need several rehab games before rejoining the Dodgers' active roster. Smith collected a .720 OPS with six home runs in 52 contests before getting hurt.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Will Smith Won't Be Back Until September as Long Recovery Continues Los Angeles Dodgers star Will Smith isn't expected back until at least September in a new injury update.

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Tyler Glasnow nearing return, Blake Treinen, Shohei Ohtani & more updates Latest updates on Blake Treinen, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith and Tyler Glasnow as they try to return to Los Angeles Dodgers.

AUGUST 16 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers see big progress with Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith and Dalton Rushing Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session, and Dalton Rushing and Will Smith took batting practice as they try to return to Los Angeles Dodgers.

AUGUST 15 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Takes batting practice Friday Smith (neck) took part in on-field batting practice Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact The BP session marked a significant milestone for Smith, who has been sidelined for over two months due to a neck injury. The veteran backstop resumed baseball activities in late July and appears to be moving closer to kicking off a minor-league rehab assignment. If all goes well for Smith moving forward, he could rejoin the big-league club by the end of August.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

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A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani's latest step back toward the Dodgers' mound