Will Smith C LAD Sun 6/2/24 2:53 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the previous five games and will receive the day off for Sunday's series finale versus Colorado. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Gavin Stone.
Will Smith C LAD Wed 5/29/24 10:06 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 3-for-5 with a double, two solo home runs and a third run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
The catcher took David Peterson deep in the second inning before getting a hold of an Adam Ottavino sweeper in the eighth. It was Smith's first multi-homer game of the season, and the pair of blasts gave the 29-year-old 100 for his career -- making him the fourth catcher in history to reach triple digits in a Dodgers uniform along with Mike Piazza, Roy Campanella and Steve Yeager. On the season, Smith is slashing .296/.360/.516 with nine long balls and 36 RBI through 49 contests.
Will Smith C LAD Wed 5/29/24 1:01 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 1-for-9 with a solo home run in Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Smith caught all 10 innings during Game 1 of the twin bill, then remained in the lineup as the Dodgers' DH in Game 2. He produced one of the team's three runs in the nightcap with a solo homer to left field. Smith's use as the designated hitter after catching in Game 1 highlights how valuable his bat is to the team, though his opportunities to fill the DH role have been more limited this season with Shohei Ohtani in the fold.
Will Smith C LAD Sun 5/26/24 10:26 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
After starting at catcher in the last five games, Smith will get a break for the day game as the team finishes out its series in Cincinnati. Austin Barnes will get the start behind home plate and will bat ninth in place of Smith.
Will Smith C LAD Sat 5/25/24 2:49 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Reds on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith gave the Dodgers a two-run lead with his solo shot in the top of the fifth inning, but the advantage was short-lived, as Cincinnati plated six runs in the bottom of the frame. The All-Star catcher has batted just 3-for-19 over his past six games, though all three of the hits have gone for extra bases, including two that have left the yard. Smith is sporting a solid .298/.368/.482 slash line over 193 plate appearances on the season.
Will Smith C LAD Tue 5/21/24 2:08 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hadn't homered since May 1, going 8-for-43 (.186) with two doubles and six RBI over the 13 games between long balls. That's a rare cold spell for the catcher, who is slashing .308/.381/.481 with five homers, 31 RBI, 26 runs scored and 12 doubles over 181 plate appearances. With Shohei Ohtani occupying the designated hitter spot, Smith has received routine days off this year, though he's still the primary catcher over backup Austin Barnes.
Will Smith C LAD Sun 5/19/24 1:57 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get a breather for Sunday's series finale after going 1-for-7 with a walk and an RBI in the first two games of the series. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Landon Knack.
Will Smith C LAD Thu 5/16/24 6:08 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game versus Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
After going 5-for-12 with three RBI and two runs scored during the Dodgers' last series with the Giants, Smith will get a day off during Thursday's series opener. Austin Barnes will take his place behind the dish and bat ninth.
Will Smith C LAD Wed 5/8/24 12:09 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers are playing a day game after a night game, so it makes sense for manager Dave Roberts to give Smith the afternoon off to rest his legs. Austin Barnes will handle the catching duties Wednesday as the Dodgers go for the series sweep.
Will Smith C LAD Sun 5/5/24 3:21 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Unless he makes a plate appearance off the bench, Smith will put his eight-game hitting streak on hold and get a breather after he was behind the plate for each of the Dodgers' previous five contests. Austin Barnes will handle the catching duties in the series finale.