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.

Will Smith
C LAD
Thu 8/13/20 12:05 AM

Smith was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres with a sore neck, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting during the fifth inning, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Austin Barnes took over behind the plate and will start Thursday's contest, while Smith is considered day-to-day, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 8/11/20 5:51 PM

Smith is not starting Tuesday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Austin Barnes will start behind the plate Tuesday. Smith still has the slight edge in starts this season, catching 10 games compared to eight for Barnes.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/8/20 5:21 PM

Smith is not starting Saturday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Smith and Austin Barnes have split the playing time very evenly behind the plate this season, with Smith starting eight games and Barnes starting seven. Barnes will catch Clayton Kershaw in Saturday's contest.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 8/8/20 2:44 AM

Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's victory over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Down 0-2 on the count, Smith hit his second home run of the season, this time a two-run shot off Jeff Samardzija in the fourth inning. Both of Smith's long balls have been against the Giants this year. The 25-year-old backstop is hitting .231/.364/.500 across 26 at-bats.