Will Smith C LAD Sun 5/22/22 11:36 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will get some maintenance after he caught each of the Dodgers' last three games while going 3-for-11 with a home run, a double, three walks and two runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes replaces Smith behind the dish in the series finale in Philadelphia.
Will Smith C LAD Sun 5/22/22 9:47 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers trailed by one run entering the sixth inning before Smith cranked a solo shot to right field to tie the score. The long ball was his second during his modest four-game hitting streak. Smith has gone 4-for-15 during the stretch with three walks and three runs in addition to the pair of solo homers.
Will Smith C LAD Tue 5/17/22 7:41 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the matinee, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
Will Smith C LAD Sat 5/14/22 5:54 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith (pectoral) will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hit the bench Friday due to a minor pectoral issue, with reports at the time indicating that he'd return as the designated hitter Saturday. That's indeed the case, with Austin Barnes set for another start behind the plate, but Smith is reportedly already penciled in as the catcher for the Dodgers' next three games.
Will Smith C LAD Fri 5/13/22 8:18 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is managing a pectoral issue but will return to the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The pectoral problem will send Smith to the bench Friday, but the issue doesn't seem to be a major one. He'll get one more day off from catching, as he's expected to be the designated hitter Saturday, but he's penciled in as the Dodgers' catcher for the team's next three games.
Will Smith C LAD Fri 5/13/22 6:13 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith will sit Friday against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sits after going 3-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Friday's series opener. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate.
Will Smith C LAD Fri 5/13/22 3:17 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was a big part of a Dodgers comeback that ultimately fell short, doubling in two runs in the sixth inning and driving home another with a single in the eighth. The three-hit performance was the first for the backstop this season, and this was the fourth time he has driven in multiple runs in a contest. Smith is slashing .260/.365/.397 with two homers, 16 RBI, 13 runs and an 11:15 K:BB across 85 plate appearances on the campaign.
Will Smith C LAD Wed 5/11/22 10:06 AM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith (pectoral) is starting Wednesday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was held out of Tuesday's lineup due to a minor pectoral injury, but he'll start behind the dish and bat third a day later. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-18 with three runs, two RBI and three walks.
Will Smith C LAD Tue 5/10/22 5:40 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Manager Dave Roberts said Smith is being held out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates due to a right pectoral injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Roberts noted that the Dodgers are just exercising extra caution with Smith, who will give way to Austin Barnes at catcher for the second straight game. The Dodgers are optimistic that Smith will be able to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Pittsburgh or Thursday's series opener against the Phillies.
Will Smith C LAD Tue 5/10/22 2:48 PM
Will Smith
C LAD
Smith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering that Smith is the Dodgers' clear No. 1 catcher and is now out of the lineup for the second game in a row, he's most likely dealing with an unreported injury or illness. Manager Dave Roberts should provide more clarity on the situation later Tuesday, but Austin Barnes will pick up another start in place of Smith.