Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 7/21/21 4:11 AM

Smith drilled a walkoff three-run home run in his only at-bat against the Giants on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The backstop got a scheduled breather Tuesday, as Austin Barnes started the contest behind the plate for Los Angeles. However, Smith was summoned to pinch hit with two runners on base and the Dodgers down a run in the ninth inning. After looking at a strike on Tyler Rogers' first pitch, Smith sent the following offering 419 feet over the left-field wall to give the Dodgers the big win. Smith has been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball this season with a .264/.369/.475 slash line, 12 home runs and 42 RBI. Over his past four games, he has gone 6-for-12 with two homers and 10 RBI.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 7/20/21 8:21 PM

Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith started the past two contests and will head to the bench for Tuesday's game. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate in his absence.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/18/21 7:28 PM

Smith went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith blasted his 11th homer of the year in the eighth inning, a two-run shot off Carlos Estevez that gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Smith, who also stole his second base of the year, added a pair of singles and a walk and has reached base seven times (five hits, two walks) in his last two contests. The 26-year-old catcher is slashing .265/.368/.466 in 285 plate appearances on the year.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 7/17/21 4:45 PM

Smith will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith remains on pace to blow past manager Dave Roberts' preseason effort of 90 starts, as his 60 games started in the team's first 93 contests put him on pace for 105 by the end of the year. His .256/.361/.449 slash line means the Dodgers are unlikely to cut his playing time any time soon, but he'll get a brief rest Saturday, with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 7/17/21 12:38 PM

Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, four RBI and a run Friday in the Dodgers' 10-4 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
The four RBI established a new season high for Smith, who had driven in four runs combined over his final nine games prior to the All-Star break. Smith hit out of the cleanup spot Friday, and his presence in the heart of a loaded Los Angeles lineup should continue to make him one of the most valuable fantasy catchers during the second half.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 7/10/21 6:59 PM

Smith will sit Saturday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's bat has gone cold over his last 12 games, as he's hit just .171/.279/.257 over that stretch. He'll sit in favor of Austin Barnes on Saturday.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 7/7/21 4:01 PM

Smith is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will hand the catching duties off to Austin Barnes after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and run scored while starting the first two games of the series.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 7/4/21 9:49 AM

Smith is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday night's rain delay led to a long night behind the plate for Smith, so it's understandable that he sits out Sunday's morning game. Smith has struggled a bit offensively of late, hitting .220 in his last 15 games. Austin Barnes will catch and bat eighth Sunday.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 7/2/21 3:23 PM

Smith is not starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old sits after three consecutive 1-for-3 performances. Smith has hit just .231 in his last 14 games, but he has smashed three homers in that span. Austin Barnes starts at catcher for the second of four games against Washington.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 6/29/21 2:24 AM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Giants on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith blasted his fourth inning homer off Giants' starter Anthony DeSclafani to extend Los Angeles' lead to 3-1 and provide valuable insurance in a game where runs were difficult to come by. The long ball snapped an 0-for-8 mini-slump for the backstop who's now slashing .261/.363/.478.