Dodgers activate Will Smith and Dalton Rushing from injured list
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday to bolster their postseason depth. Catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing were activated from the injured list, as was pitcher Justin Wrobleski. To facilitate these additions, the team designated outfielder Alek Thomas and catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment. Infielder Alex Freeland was also added to the roster. Smith is slated to return to his primary catching duties, while Rushing may provide value as a designated hitter due to a recent arm injury. These transactions follow a difficult month of offensive and bullpen struggles for the team. The organization also indicated the moves reflect anticipation regarding the eventual return of outfielder Andy Pages from a wrist injury.
- •Will Smith and Dalton Rushing returned from the injured list.
- •Justin Wrobleski rejoined the roster as a bullpen option.
- •Alek Thomas and Ben Rortvedt were designated for assignment.
- •Alex Freeland was added to the active roster.
- •The team expects outfielder Andy Pages to return from a wrist injury later this season.
- 8:00 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Smith, Rushing, Wrobleski back from IL
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Announce Surprising Injury Move on Dalton Rushing
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers activate catchers Will Smith, Dalton Rushing from injured list ahead of series vs. Cardinals
- 7:38 PMDodgers Nation — Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing as Flurry of Roster Moves Preps Team for Postseason - Dodgers Nation
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing as Flurry of Roster Moves Preps Team for Postseason
"In one of the more surprising moves from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has revealed some news about multiple injured players. Among them, catcher Dalton Rushing has been activated. Rushing had been out due to a slight torn UCL injury. “The Dodgers have activated catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing and LHP Justin Wrobleski […] The post Dodgers Announce Surprising Injury Move on Dalton Rushing appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Dodgers welcomed back starting catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list Tuesday, bolstering their bench and bullpen for the final month of the season.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a series of roster moves that overhaul the catching corps and affect the bullpen and outfield as well.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 2, 2026, 8:00 AMDodgers' Smith, Rushing, Wrobleski back from IL
The Dodgers welcomed back starting catcher Will Smith, backup Dalton Rushing and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list Tuesday, bolstering their bench and bullpen for the final month of the season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:08 PMDodgers Announce Surprising Injury Move on Dalton Rushing
In one of the more surprising moves from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has revealed some news about multiple injured players. Among them, catcher Dalton Rushing has been activated. Rushing had been out due to a slight torn UCL injury. “The Dodgers have activated catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing and LHP Justin Wrobleski […] The post Dodgers Announce Surprising Injury Move on Dalton Rushing appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:13 PMDodgers activate catchers Will Smith, Dalton Rushing from injured list ahead of series vs. Cardinals
L.A. gets a boost to begin September as its top two catchers come off the IL.
- Dodgers NationSep 1, 2026, 7:38 PMDodgers Activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing as Flurry of Roster Moves Preps Team for Postseason - Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a series of roster moves that overhaul the catching corps and affect the bullpen and outfield as well.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 7:36 PMDodgers Activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing as Flurry of Roster Moves Preps Team for Postseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a series of roster moves that overhaul the catching corps and affect the bullpen and outfield as well.
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