Smith is not starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He receives a day off after walking and driving in a run in an 0-for-2 effort Wednesday. With a .371 OBP and seven homers this season, Smith has continued to solidify his case as one of baseball's best offensive catchers. Austin Barnes, Clayton Kershaw's personal catcher, starts behind the dish with #22 on the mound.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Monday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Smith launched a two-run homer off Spencer Howard in the fourth inning, erasing a 1-0 deficit for the Dodgers. It was his second home run in the last three games and his seventh on the season. The 26-year-old has been one of the top fantasy options at catcher this year, slashing .271/.368/.471 with 19 extra-base hits, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith drew starts behind the plate both of the past two nights, so he'll be getting a routine breather for a day game Sunday. Austin Barnes will step into the starting nine and catch for pitcher Walker Buehler in the series finale.

Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, an additional run and a strikeout at Los Angeles triumphed over Texas 12-1 Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith doubled to lead off the third and scored on a Gavin Lux double before launching a solo home run to left off reliver Hyeon-Jong Yang the next inning. The homer was Smith's first since May 20 as his OPS has fallen from .879 to .831 in that time.

Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers will wrap up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game after a night game, so Smith is just receiving a routine breather after catching all nine innings of Wednesday's 2-1 win. He'll take a seat in favor of Austin Barnes (ankle), who will return from a three-game absence to catch Julio Urias.

Smith will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith sits for the second time in three games. Despite preseason indications that he might start no more than 90 games, however, he's currently on pace to make 101 starts behind the plate. Austin Barnes will start in his absence.

Smith is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith started the first two games of the series versus the Cardinals, and he'll take a seat for the finale. Barnes bat eighth and catch for Wednesday's starter Walker Buehler.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is 13-for-34 with two homers, a double, four RBI and nine runs over his past 10 games, and he'll receive the day off Sunday. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate in the series finale.

Smith isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-13 with three runs, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Smith is not starting Saturday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers stated before the start of the season that Smith would start around 90 games, but he's been ahead of that pace so far. Even after sitting in favor of Austin Barnes on Saturday, he's on pace to start 102 contests. Given his .274/.371/.496 slash line, it would be a surprise to see his share of playing time decrease any time soon.