Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 4/16/25 9:37 AM

Smith went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
The backstop took Ryan Feltner deep in the third inning, driving the first pitch he saw over the fence in left field. Smith has reeled off three straight multi-hit performances, and through 16 games on the season he's slashing .367/.475/.551 with two homers, one steal, six runs and 12 RBI.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 4/12/25 5:06 PM

Smith is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Cubs on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Austin Barnes will start behind home plate and bat in the ninth spot against Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. Smith has gone 3-for-17 with three walks, two RBI and seven strikeouts over his last five games.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 4/8/25 3:56 PM

Smith is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
It's a routine day off for Smith, who has now started 10 of 13 games this season. Austin Barnes will catch and bat ninth for the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sat 4/5/25 12:27 PM

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's eight-game hitting streak was broken up by an 0-for-2 performance Friday, though he still managed to draw two walks. Austin Barnes will take his place behind home plate Saturday and bat ninth.

Will Smith
C LAD
Sun 3/30/25 12:36 AM

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 7-3 victory versus the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith homered to left field in the sixth inning for his first long ball of the campaign. The veteran catcher is off to a strong start to the season, slashing .417/.588/.750 through five contests. He's knocked in three runs and posted a 5:3 BB:K during that stretch.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 3/28/25 5:38 PM

Smith isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
After collecting a base hit in each of the Dodgers' first three regular-season games while drawing five walks, Smith will get a breather Friday. His absence will allow Austin Barnes to make his first start of the year behind the plate while batting ninth.

Will Smith
C LAD
Wed 3/19/25 2:25 AM

Smith went 1-for-2 with an RBI and three walks in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Cubs in Tokyo, Japan.
EDGE Analysis
Smith batted cleanup in the Dodgers' season opener due in part to both Mookie Betts (illness) and Freddie Freeman (rib) sitting out. The backstop came through with a single to score a run in the fifth frame and walked in three of his other four plate appearances. Smith has consistently demonstrated a good eye at the plate during his career, as he's registered a walk rate over nine percent and a strikeout rate below 20 percent each of the past three campaigns.

Will Smith
C LAD
Fri 3/7/25 11:48 AM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in a Cactus League win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith got a late start to spring action due to a lingering ankle issue, and he exited Tuesday's game against Cincinnati after being hit in the knee by a pitch. However, the All-Star backstop appears to have avoided a significant injury on the HBP, as he started at catcher Thursday and took Caleb Boushley deep to left field in the fourth inning. Smith posted a career-worst .760 OPS over 544 regular-season plate appearances last season, but he contributed 20 home runs and 75 RBI and continues to be regarded as one of fantasy's most reliable catchers.

Will Smith
C LAD
Thu 3/6/25 10:32 AM

Smith (knee) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Thursday's Cactus League contest versus the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was removed from Tuesday's game against the Reds after being hit on the left knee by a pitch, but his exit was deemed precautionary and he's back out there following a day of rest. The bigger worry for the 29-year-old catcher is an ankle injury suffered last year that lingered into camp this spring, although it's not expected to affect Smith's Opening Day availability.

Will Smith
C LAD
Tue 3/4/25 10:39 PM

Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds that Smith's (knee) removal was precautionary, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith exited the game after getting hit in the left knee by a pitch, though the team isn't concerned about it, and Roberts added that Smith wasn't going to stay in the game for more than another inning anyway. The 29-year-old backstop may get a day off to recover from any lingering soreness, but his Opening Day availability hasn't changed.