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Available to catch in NLDS Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Smith (hand) will be available to catch against Philadelphia during the NLDS, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Roberts didn't say whether Smith will be behind the dish in Game 1 on Saturday, but the skipper's comments are a good sign that the 30-year-old backstop is nearing his 2025 postseason debut. Smith's .901 OPS in the regular season set a new personal best for seasons in which he logged at least 400 plate appearances, so his return to the starting nine will provide a significant boost to a Dodgers squad looking to defend its 2024 World Series title.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman Among 6 Dodgers Nominated For 2025 All-MLB Team Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Will Smith were among the Los Angeles Dodgers nominated for the 2025 All-MLB Team.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Despite Offensive Showcase, Bullpen Concerns Still Loom for the Dodgers

The Dodgers had no shortage of homers but the reason they're having to play a wild card series to begin with showed up in Tuesday's win.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Despite Offensive Showcase, Bullpen Concerns Still Loom for the Dodgers

Dodgers' catcher Will Smith set to be available off the bench for Wild Card Series | Sporting News The Dodgers will have their starting catcher off the bench.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Smith, Roki make Wild Card Series roster; Conforto off LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers included catcher Will Smith, who's dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand, on their 26-man roster for...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • MLB.COM

Dodgers announce surprise return, answer fans' wishes with Wild Card roster cut The Dodgers welcomed back Will Smith and left Michael Conforto off of their Wild Card roster vs. the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Available to pinch hit in WC round Smith (hand) will be included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster but available only in a pinch-hitting capacity, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith has played just one game since Sept. 3 due to a fracture in his right hand but did some live hitting during Monday's team workout without issue. He apparently has not improved enough to catch, at least not on a full-time basis, and with Shohei Ohtani filling the designated hitter spot, Smith will be used only as a pinch hitter. That leaves Ben Rorvedt and Dalton Rushing to serve as the Dodgers' catchers during the wild-card round.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Reds in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers Wild Card Roster Updates: Max Muncy, Roki Sasaki, Will Smith and More The Los Angeles Dodgers are assembling their roster for the National League Wild Card, and manager Dave Roberts has given updates on the sta...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM

Dodgers Get a Pair of Key Injury Updates Ahead of Wild-Card Matchup vs. Reds The Dodgers got injury updates on Max Muncy and Will Smith before Tuesday's playoff opener against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM

Set for another swinging session Smith (hand) will take more swings in the batting cage Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith responded well to taking swings in the batting cage Saturday, and if Monday's session goes well, the catcher will face some live pitching Monday night. If the session goes poorly, Smith would likely be ruled out for the Dodgers' upcoming wild-card round series against the Reds beginning Tuesday. In his absence, Ben Rortvedt has been handling the bulk of the workload behind the plate, and he would likely do so if Smith can't give it a go versus Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Checks out well after swinging bat Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Smith (hand) responded well to taking swings in the batting cage Saturday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers aren't closing the door on Smith being available for the team's three-game wild-card series that begins Tuesday, but Roberts noted that the catcher's availability would be contingent on him taking live at-bats Monday without issue. If the Dodgers opt to hold Smith out for the opening round of the playoffs, Ben Rortvedt and Dalton Rushing would serve as their options behind the plate. Smith has been on the shelf since Sept. 13 due to a hairline fracture in his right hand.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Dave Roberts suggests Dodgers might not have Will Smith for Wild Card Series Manager Dave Roberts suggested Will Smith is not likely to be included on the Los Angeles Dodgers playoff roster for the Wild Card Series.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Seattle Mariners trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Will Smith reveals plan for postseason amid tough injury | Sporting News Los Angeles Dodgers’ Will Smith reveals his approach for the postseason as he deals with a challenging injury, sharing how he plans to contr...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers visit the Mariners to open 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers working on keeping Will Smith active during recovery from hand injury Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and Will Smith discussed his recovery from a fractured right hand.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Diamondbacks and Dodgers meet to determine series winner

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Will Smith Provides Ominous Update on Postseason Status After fracturing part of his right hand, it is looking unlikely that Will Smith will be available for the Wild Card round.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

No Guarantee Will Smith Returns to Dodgers for Postseason, What Does That Mean for LA? What does All-Star catcher Will Smith's injury mean for the Los Angeles Dodgers?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers lose key catching depth in Braves waiver claim after Will Smith injury The Los Angeles Dodgers just lost one of their catcher to the Atlanta Braves in a Sunday waiver claim.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

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