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Dodgers activate Edwin Díaz and Will Smith as Kyle Tucker struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Dodgers activate Edwin Díaz and Will Smith as Kyle Tucker struggles

Summary

The Dodgers activated Edwin Díaz from the injured list ahead of their matchup with the Mariners. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Díaz is ready to contribute after he met all recovery benchmarks. Catcher Will Smith has also resumed baseball activities after a neck injury sidelined him since June. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Tucker has seen a decline in performance, finishing the first half with poor statistics, although he recently showed signs of improvement with multiple hits and home runs. The trade deadline approaches, raising questions about the team's roster adjustments.

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By the Numbers

•Edwin Díaz returns for the Dodgers against the Mariners.
•Will Smith begins baseball activities after recovering from a neck injury.
•Kyle Tucker is struggling with performance, slashing.244/.341/.375 this season.
•He has registered four hits and two home runs in his last four games.
•Trade deadline approaches as Dodgers evaluate roster needs.

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12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Kyle Tucker, Edwin Díaz, Will Smith

What they're saying

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The Dodgers thought they had won the offseason with the massive contract they dished out to Kyle Tucker. The four-time All-Star saw plenty of success with both Houston and Chicago, but, just like Tanner Scott last year, year 1 as a Dodger has not been kind for the outfielder. Tucker ended the first half with […]
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