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