Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 4/9/22 7:15 PM

The Dodgers said there was nothing to Smith's scratch from Saturday's lineup and instead there was simply a mistake with the first lineup released, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief, as it seems like the Dodgers just wanted to get Austin Barnes involved to keep him sharp. We should expect Smith back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Colorado.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 4/9/22 4:40 PM

Smith was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies for undisclosed reasons.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear if Smith is dealing with an injury or illness or if the Dodgers have simply decided to lighten his workload following an abbreviated spring training. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and would step into a starting role if Smith needs to miss time.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 4/6/22 11:20 PM

Smith finished Cactus League play hitting only .179, but four of his five hits went for extra bases, and he tallied two homers along with four RBI.
EDGE Analysis
Smith began last season in a projected timeshare with Austin Barnes, but he eventually captured primary catcher duties with a standout campaign, and he's expected to log the bulk of the playing time behind the plate along with occasional DH duties in 2022. The 27-year-old has largely been targeted as a top-three catcher in fantasy drafts this season, and his combination of power and on-base skills justifies that expectation.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 10/13/21 11:15 AM

Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Giants in Game 4 of the NLDS.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was one of six Dodgers to record multiple hits in Tuesday's victory, and he displayed plenty of power. The catcher has logged hits in each of the first four games in the NLDS and has gone 6-for-15 with two home runs, two doubles, three runs and three RBI during that time.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 10/1/21 6:50 PM

Smith isn't starting Friday's game against Milwaukee, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had started each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI and a walk. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 9/26/21 2:20 PM

Smith will sit Sunday against Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith sits after starting five of the last six games. Austin Barnes takes over behind the plate, catching for Julio Urias.

Will Smith
C LAD
Thu 9/23/21 12:39 PM

Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has swung a very hot bat lately, posting .323/.434/.677 slash line with seven homers over his last 20 games. Austin Barnes takes over behind the plate Thursday and will catch Max Scherzer.

Will Smith
C LAD
Mon 9/20/21 2:35 PM

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in an 8-5 win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's solo shot to left field in the second inning accounted for the first run of the game. It was his 25th homer of the campaign, which leads all National League catchers and ranks third among MLB backstops. Smith has complemented the power production with a solid .270/.380/.521 slash line, 72 RBI and three stolen bases.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 9/18/21 11:43 AM

Smith is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hits the bench after starting six of the last seven games behind the plate. Austin Barnes enters the lineup in his place, catching Max Scherzer.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 9/15/21 1:56 AM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in an 8-4 win against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Batting in the six hole, Smith took Diamondbacks reliever Jake Faria deep to left-center in the sixth inning and tacked on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The solid outing continues a strong September for the young backstop, who's slashing .320/.417/.536 in nine games this month.