WILL SMITH #16 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
17  HR  •
61  RBI  •
.296  AVG 
#16 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
17 HR
61 RBI
.296 AVG
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Will Smith missing some time but Dodgers encouraged after CT scan Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the results of a CT scan on Will Smith's right hand indicate he will avoid the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Shohei Ohtani will pitch Monday for the Dodgers; Will Smith sidelined at least through the weekend

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher on Monday against Colorado in Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press
Likely out until next week Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Smith (hand) is undergoing a CT scan and it's "probably unlikely" the catcher will play this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic...
Impact Smith had to be removed from Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh after a foul tip caught him in the right hand. He's not in Thursday's lineup and could require a stint on the 10-day injured list, pending results of the CT scan. Ben Rortvedt will be added to the roster as a third catcher, and Dalton Rushing will handle the bulk of the starts behind the plate while Smith is out.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out with bruised hand Smith (hand) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.
Impact Smith had to be removed from Wednesday's contest when his right hand was struck by a ball while he was catching. He avoided any broken bones, but he'll get a little more rest as he deals with a contusion. Dalton Rushing is catching and batting ninth in Thursday's series finale.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Injury Update: Will Smith Day-To-Day After X-Ray Negative Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher Will Smith is day-to-day after being hit on the right hand by a foul ball on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Pirates shut out the Dodgers as Ohtani skips scheduled start on the mound due to illness

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press
Smith (right hand contusion) exits early after struck by foul ball PITTSBURGH -- On a night when Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start on the mound, the Dodgers' battery took another hit when...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM
Exits with bruised hand Smith was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pirates with a right hand contusion.
Impact Smith took a pitch off his right hand while catching in the second inning and was lifted for a pinch hitter during the third. The fact that the Dodgers are labeling his injury as a contusion suggests the veteran backstop avoided structural damage, though he could still sit out a game or two while he recovers.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers injuries: Will Smith leaves Pirates game after foul ball hits hand Los Angeles Dodgers announced Will Smith was removed from a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a right hand contusion.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM
Dodgers All-Star Suffers Injury, Exits Wednesday's Game in Concerning Development Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been removed from Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent hand injury. D...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, fighting an illness, has 2 hits after opting not to pitch vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound is uncertain as he deals with a lingering illness
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Will a walk-off homer spark Will Smith, Dodgers to a strong finish? Even with Smith’s penchant for ending games on pinch-hit homers, his turn as hero on Sunday was somewhat unexpected amid another season of p...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Last Night in Baseball: The Rangers and Jacob deGrom Aren't Giving Up Yet

The Rangers win their fifth in a row, Aaron Judge makes Yankees' homer history, Bobby Witt Jr. can do it all and more from the weekend's MLB...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: The Rangers and Jacob deGrom Aren't Giving Up Yet
Deadspin | MLB roundup: Will Smith's walk-off HR lifts Dodgers over D-backs Deadspin | MLB roundup: Will Smith's walk-off HR lifts Dodgers over D-backs
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Dodgers' Will Smith send them home 💥

Dodgers' Will Smith send them home 💥
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Smith's pinch-hit homer in 9th inning gives Dodgers a 5-4 win over Diamondbacks

Pinch-hitter Will Smith homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks that prevented a three-game s...
AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press
Plays hero off bench Smith hit a walk-off solo home run in his lone at-bat in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Smith pinch hit for Dalton Rushing in the ninth inning and took Arizona reliever John Curtiss deep for the walk-off win. August wasn't kind to Smith -- while he hit three homers over 22 games, he batted just .159 (11-for-69) with 10 RBI and a 15:24 BB:K for the month. He's up to 17 homers, 60 RBI, 62 runs scored and two stolen bases while batting .293 with a .901 OPS through 107 contests this season.
AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Getting breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Smith will head to the bench Sunday after starting the first two games of the series and going 0-for-5 with three walks and two strikeouts. Dalton Rushing will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll and Rodriguez lead Diamondbacks past Dodgers 6-1 for 4th straight victory

Corbin Carroll homered to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers
AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Gallen and Alexander lead Diamondbacks to 3-0 win over offense-starved Dodgers

Zac Gallen allowed only two hits over six innings, Blaze Alexander hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night to end the Dodgers’ four-ga...
AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press
Not in Wednesday's lineup Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith started the first two games of the series and will sit for the finale after going 1-for-6 with two walks, a solo homer and an additional run scored. Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate and bat eighth versus Cincinnati lefty Nick Lodolo.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will Smith explains reason for recent slump Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith did not blame his recent struggles on an increased workload behind the plate.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM
Goes yard in Tuesday's win Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds.
Impact Smith's solo shot initiated a four-run rally in the sixth inning that helped the Dodgers secure the game. The catcher has had a rough August, going just 10-for-63 (.159) while adding three extra-base hits, nine RBI and a 12:22 BB:K over 19 games this month. The recent fade has taken a little of the shine off his season-long production, though he's still at a .295/.403/.494 slash line with 16 homers, 59 RBI, 61 runs scored and two stolen bases over 104 contests. Smith isn't in danger of losing the starting role to Dalton Rushing, though Smith has seen fairly standard rest once or twice a week throughout the year.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard in Tuesday's win Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds.
Impact Smith's solo shot initiated a four-run rally in the sixth inning that helped the Dodgers secure the game. The catcher has had a rough August, going just 10-for-63 (.159) while adding three extra-base hits, nine RBI and a 12:22 BB:K over 19 games this month. The recent fade has taken a little of the shine off his season-long production, though he's still at a .295/.403/.494 slash line with 16 homers, 59 RBI, 61 runs scored and two stolen bases over 104 contests. Smith isn't in danger of losing the starting role to Dalton Rushing, though Smith has seen fairly standard rest once or twice a week throughout the year.
AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sheehan's dominant outing and Pages' homers propel Dodgers to sole possession of 1st in NL West

The Los Angeles Dodgers have regained sole possession of first place in the NL West
AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press
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