Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 8/26/20 8:27 PM

Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was activated off the injured list Sunday and started the past two games, going 1-for-6 with a home run, three runs and three walks. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate Wednesday for the Dodgers.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 8/23/20 11:12 PM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was activated from the injured list after nursing a neck injury and wasted no time making his presence felt. His seventh-inning blast was one of seven long balls by the Dodgers on Sunday. The 25-year-old owns an .841 OPS with three homers this season.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 8/23/20 12:14 PM

Smith (neck) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday and will start against the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old hasn't played since Aug. 12 due to the neck inflammation, but he'll return after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. Smith has a .188/.341/.406 slash line through 41 plate appearances and should reclaim primary catching duties, though Austin Barnes' recent success (.932 OPS in his past nine games) could lead to a more even split of playing time if Smith's struggles continue.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/22/20 6:49 PM

Smith (neck) will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old took at-bats and saw time behind the plate at the alternate training site Friday, which proved to be the final step before returning from the bout of neck inflammation. Smith was off to a slow start with a .188/.341/.406 slash line through 41 plate appearances, while Austin Barnes has a 1.021 OPS in his past nine games. Smith should reclaim the primary role behind the plate, but there could be a more even split of playing time if his struggles persist.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 8/21/20 7:43 PM

Smith (neck) could return to the Dodgers' lineup Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been dealing with neck inflammation that warranted a trip to the injured list, but he took at-bats and worked behind the plate at the team's alternate training site Friday. If he feels good afterward, manager Dave Roberts was hopeful that he'll be able to return on Sunday, the first day he's eligible to be activated. Once he's back in action, Smith should resume his role as the Dodgers' primary catcher.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/15/20 8:07 PM

Smith was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The move was made retroactive to Thursday, so Smith could return as soon as Aug. 23, though it's unclear whether or not he's expected to do so. Keibert Ruiz was called up in a corresponding move and will split time with Austin Barnes until Smith returns.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/15/20 5:53 PM

Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Smith currently remains day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list hasn't been ruled out yet. As he sits for his third consecutive game, Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 8/14/20 7:58 PM

Smith (neck) is still considered day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list hasn't been ruled out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is sitting for the second consecutive game Friday as he's still dealing with neck stiffness, but manager Dave Roberts said that the injured list "isn't out of the realm of possibility." Austin Barnes continues to serve as the backup catcher in Smith's absence.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 8/14/20 5:29 PM

Smith (neck) remains sidelined Friday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is set to miss his second straight game due to a sore neck. Austin Barnes remains the starter behind the plate.

Will Smith
C LAD
Thu 8/13/20 6:18 PM

Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Smith exited Wednesday's game with neck soreness, and the issue is severe enough to keep him out of the lineup for the team's series finale against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts said that he probably won't start Friday either, but he's unlikely to land on the injured list. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish Thursday.