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Dodgers bring 1-0 series advantage over Nationals into game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Washington Nationals with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Receives off day Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Smith will get some maintenance after he caught each of the Dodgers' last three games while going 3-for-11 with a home run, a double, three walks and two runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes replaces Smith behind the dish in the series finale in Philadelphia.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact The Dodgers trailed by one run entering the sixth inning before Smith cranked a solo shot to right field to tie the score. The long ball was his second during his modest four-game hitting streak. Smith has gone 4-for-15 during the stretch with three walks and three runs in addition to the pair of solo homers.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betts falls triple shy of cycle, leads Dodgers past Phillies

Mookie Betts homered, doubled and singled, knocked in three runs, threw out the potential go-ahead run at the plate and sparked the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 win over the Philad...

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting nightcap Smith is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run during the matinee, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as designated hitter Smith (pectoral) will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Smith hit the bench Friday due to a minor pectoral issue, with reports at the time indicating that he'd return as the designated hitter Saturday. That's indeed the case, with Austin Barnes set for another start behind the plate, but Smith is reportedly already penciled in as the catcher for the Dodgers' next three games.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing pectoral issue Smith is managing a pectoral issue but will return to the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The pectoral problem will send Smith to the bench Friday, but the issue doesn't seem to be a major one. He'll get one more day off from catching, as he's expected to be the designated hitter Saturday, but he's penciled in as the Dodgers' catcher for the team's next three games.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Smith will sit Friday against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith sits after going 3-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Friday's series opener. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three runs Thursday Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact Smith was a big part of a Dodgers comeback that ultimately fell short, doubling in two runs in the sixth inning and driving home another with a single in the eighth. The three-hit performance was the first for the backstop this season, and this was the fourth time he has driven in multiple runs in a contest. Smith is slashing .260/.365/.397 with two homers, 16 RBI, 13 runs and an 11:15 K:BB across 85 plate appearances on the campaign.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies score 2 runs in 9th inning, hold off Dodgers 9-7

Bryce Harper homered and drove in three runs, the Philadelphia Phillies pushed two runs across in the ninth inning after squandering a six-run lead and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers...

MAY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Smith (pectoral) is starting Wednesday against the Pirates.

Impact Smith was held out of Tuesday's lineup due to a minor pectoral injury, but he'll start behind the dish and bat third a day later. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-18 with three runs, two RBI and three walks.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take on the Pirates after Turner's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Justin Turner had four hits on Tuesday in an 11-1 win over the Pirates

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Justin Turner hits 3 of Dodgers' 8 doubles in rout of Bucs

Justin Turner hit three of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight doubles and finished with four hits and four RBIs in an 11-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Tending to minor pectoral injury Manager Dave Roberts said Smith is being held out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates due to a right pectoral injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Roberts noted that the Dodgers are just exercised extra caution with Smith, who will give way to Austin Barnes at catcher for the second straight game. The Dodgers are optimistic that Smith will be able to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Pittsburgh or Thursday's series opener against the Phillies.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in second straight game Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Considering that Smith is the Dodgers' clear No. 1 catcher and is now out of the lineup for the second game in a row, he's most likely dealing with an unreported injury or illness. Manager Dave Roberts should provide more clarity on the situation later Tuesday, but Austin Barnes will pick up another start in place of Smith.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Smith will sit Monday against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith's 115 wRC+, the product of a .231/.342/.369 slash line, is good for fourth among catchers with at least 70 plate appearances this season, but the Dodgers have avoided overworking him. His 18 starts behind the plate merely tie him for 11th among all backstops. He'll get a rest Monday, with Austin Barnes taking over behind the plate.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather in matinee Smith isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith started in the last three games and went 2-for-10 with two RBI, a run, two walks and three strikeouts. Austin Barnes will take over behind the dish and bat eighth in Saturday's matinee.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betts, Freeman power Dodgers past Giants again, 9-1

Mookie Betts and Max Muncy homered, Freddie Freeman added a two-run triple and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept a short series from the San Francisco Giants with a 9-1 victory

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Not in lineup Smith will sit Saturday against the Tigers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact For the first time this year, Smith will be on the bench for two out of three games. He's hit the ball well as usual thus far this season, slashing .255/.364/.447 with a pair of homers. Austin Barnes will get the start behind the plate.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Smith is not starting Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith started each of the last two games at catcher, going 3-for-7 with a double, homer and four RBI, but he'll take a seat Wednesday. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate and bat ninth as the Dodgers finish their series against the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta's HR, 5 double plays send Diamondbacks past Dodgers

David Peralta hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and also started one of Arizona’s five double plays as the Diamondbacks put on a defensive clinic to beat the Los Ange...

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Dodgers: Will Smith Joins Mike Piazza in An Exclusive Club Will Smith joined the former Dodgers catcher in a very special home run club.

APRIL 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Swats second homer Smith went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Smith produced the lone long ball of the contest, taking Tyler Gilbert deep to left field in the eighth inning for his second homer of the campaign. The backstop finished with his second multi-hit effort of the season and first since April 14. Smith had been struggling coming into the contest, going just 1-for-10 over his previous four games.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler gets 1st career shutout, Dodgers blank D-backs 4-0

Walker Buehler tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Will Smith launched a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Receives breather Sunday Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at San Diego, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith started the past three games and will receive a day off in the series finale. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw on Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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