Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 8/5/25 6:23 PM

Smith isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will step out of the starting nine Tuesday after going 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's loss. Dalton Rushing will get the nod to start behind the plate instead and catch for starter Emmet Sheehan.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/2/25 11:36 AM

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will rest his legs Saturday after tallying four hits, two RBI and two runs scored over his last three games. Dalton Rushing will replace him behind the plate and bat eighth.

Will Smith
C LAD
Mon 7/28/25 6:40 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers haven't indicated that Smith is dealing with any sort of illness or injury, but he'll be on the bench for a second straight game while Dalton Rushing draws another start behind the plate. Smith has been productive at the plate thus far in the second half, batting .290 with a pair of solo home runs and a 4:7 K:BB in 10 games since the All-Star break.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/27/25 12:49 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went 3-for-8 with a walk and a run while starting the first two games of the series and will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Dalton Rushing will step in behind the plate and bat eighth versus Boston righty Walker Buehler.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 7/23/25 1:31 PM

Smith is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was behind the dish for both of the first two games of the series, so he'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee. The Dodgers will roll out Dalton Rushing at catcher in the rubber match.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 7/22/25 2:01 AM

Smith went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Smith took David Festa deep in the fourth and sixth innings for the catcher's first multi-homer effort of the season. While he hasn't hit for a ton of power, Smith has often collected his homers in bunches, including six of them over a 12-game span from June 17 to July 4. He continues to be a steady bat in the heart of the order, slashing .326/.424/.556 with 15 homers, 48 RBI, 49 runs scored, 16 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases through 78 contests.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/20/25 1:52 PM

Smith isn't starting against the Brewers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the Dodgers' first two games coming out of the All-Star break, going 3-for-8, but he'll get a breather for Sunday's afternoon affair. Dalton Rushing is starting behind the plate and batting ninth in the series finale against Milwaukee.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 7/12/25 1:12 PM

Smith is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had started two straight games, but his day off Saturday should set him up to be in the lineup Sunday as the Dodgers head into the All-Star break. Dalton Rushing will take over at catcher and hit ninth.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 7/8/25 4:57 PM

Smith is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Smith just had a day off Sunday, but he will get another breather for the second game of the Dodgers' series against the Brewers. Dalton Rushing will get the nod at catcher.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/6/25 4:01 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will take a seat for the series finale after he started behind the plate Friday and Saturday. Dalton Rushing will get the nod at catcher Sunday.