Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 8/6/23 3:49 PM

Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the past eight games and will receive a day off after going 5-for-28 during that stretch. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat ninth Sunday.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 8/6/23 12:10 AM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has hit safely in four straight games, and he's driven in a run in each of them. The homer was his first since July 7, while the steal was his second of the campaign. The catcher is slashing .276/.384/.474 with 14 long balls, 56 RBI, 57 runs scored and 17 doubles through 85 contests overall.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 8/1/23 4:38 PM

Smith (elbow) is starting at catcher and batting third Tuesday against Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Smith took a pitch off his left elbow in Sunday's series finale versus the Reds, but X-rays turned up negative and he's ready to rock for the Dodgers in their series opener versus the Athletics. The 28-year-old has posted an .862 OPS with 13 homers and 52 RBI through 80 games this season.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/30/23 6:46 PM

Smith (elbow) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's game against the Reds and was later removed due to what was deemed a left elbow contusion. Further testing didn't reveal any structural damage, and he hopes to be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Athletics.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/30/23 5:35 PM

Smith was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds with a left elbow contusion.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was hit by a pitch on the left elbow during the opening frame Sunday and was pulled from the contest before making another plate appearance. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day and will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's matchup with Oakland.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 7/26/23 1:58 PM

Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers and Blue Jays are playing a day game after a night game, so Smith appears to be receiving a breather. Austin Barnes will do the catching for Tony Gonsolin.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/23/23 2:51 PM

Smith is batting third as the designated hitter Sunday against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was scheduled for a full day of rest Sunday but will instead serve as the designated hitter after J.D. Martinez (hamstring) was scratched. Smith is in the midst of a five-game hit streak and has gone 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs during that span.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/23/23 2:17 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the past five games and will receive a day off after he went 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Emmet Sheehan.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/16/23 2:50 PM

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get what looks like a routine rest day after catching the first two games after the break, as well as several innings for the National League in the All-Star Game. Austin Barnes will catch for starter Bobby Miller as Max Muncy moves up to the three hole against right-hander Max Scherzer.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 7/8/23 11:37 AM

Smith went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and scored an additional run in an 11-4 victory versus the Angels on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is one of four Dodgers position players elected to this season's upcoming All-Star Game, and they all went deep in the contest, with Smith completing the feat on a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The backstop finished with his first multi-hit game since June 20 -- he had been slumping with a .154/.306/.359 slash line over his previous 11 games. Despite that stretch, Smith is still putting up excellent numbers on the campaign, posting a .279/.396/.498 slash line, 13 homers, 44 RBI, one steal and a sterling 43:38 BB:K over 283 plate appearances.