Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers will give Smith a chance to rest Wednesday after he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's series opener. Austin Barnes will catch instead for Bobby Miller and bat ninth.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Austin Barnes will spell Smith behind the dish after the latter catcher started in both of the first two games of the series. Despite banging out two hits in Saturday's 8-6 win, Smith still endured a tough August, slashing just .194/.298/.319 with two home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs on the month.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's seventh-inning blast gave the Dodgers much-needed breathing room. The catcher has had a largely forgettable August, going 12-for-68 (.176) over 19 contests. He's hit two homers and driven in 10 runs in that span. For the season, Smith has a .243/.325/.428 slash line with 17 homers, 66 RBI, 63 runs scored and 22 doubles across 108 games.

Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After starting seven of the Dodgers' last eight games, Smith will get a chance to rest Thursday as Austin Barnes (toe) starts behind the dish in his first game back from the injured list.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is on the bench for Sunday's afternoon tilt after starting the previous five games. Hunter Feduccia will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Gavin Stone.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith started the previous three contests but will sit for Sunday's day game. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Clayton Kershaw.

Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith broke out of his slump at the plate with a 3-for-4 performance Tuesday that included a home run, and he'll get a breather Wednesday while Austin Barnes starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Smith went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had gone 22 games without a homer and had just two doubles among 12 hits while batting .145 in that span. This was also his first multi-hit effort in August. The veteran catcher is up to 16 homers, 62 RBI, 57 runs scored, 21 doubles and a .251/.331/.444 slash line through 97 contests overall. Smith remains in a starting role, but he has some work to do to make up for his lengthy power slump.

Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

After going 1-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored during Friday's victory, Smith will give way to Austin Barnes behind the plate.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in Friday's 9-5 win against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's third-inning two-run single wasn't well-struck -- it was a blooper that landed in right field on a check swing -- but it was a big moment for the catcher given his post-break slump that had included a .096 batting average and 32.2 percent strikeout rate over his previous 13 contests. The recent punchouts have been particularly out of character for the All-Star backstop, whose strikeout rates have been 16.6 and 16.1 percent in the past two seasons, respectively. Smith's slump has brought his season slash line down to .247/.327/.433, and his .760 OPS is on pace for a career-worst mark. He's still been among the most productive fantasy performers at his position, though, with 15 home runs, 60 RBI and 54 runs over 407 plate appearances on the campaign.