Dodgers call up Chuckie Robinson with Will Smith on injured list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the call-up of catcher Chuckie Robinson as Will Smith heads to the injured list due to neck stiffness. Smith has missed the last four games and is eligible to return on June 19. Dalton Rushing has been filling in as the starting catcher during Smith's absence. Robinson joins the roster after playing 21 games in Triple-A, where he has a.260 batting average.
- •Will Smith out due to neck stiffness, eligible to return on June 19.
- •Chuckie Robinson called up to replace Smith on the active roster.
- •Dalton Rushing has been starting at catcher during Smith's absence.
- •Robinson posted a.260 batting average in 21 games with Oklahoma City.
- •Manager Dave Roberts indicated Smith's injury was initially downplayed.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith placed on IL, call up Chuckie Robinson from OKC
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Place Will Smith on IL, Call Up Chuckie Robinson to Big Leagues
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Calling Up Minor Leaguer Amid Will Smith IL Stint
"PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move Thursday that provides some clarity behind the plate for the next week, placing catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation and selecting the contract of catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
"The Dodgers have placed catcher Will Smith on the injured list due to neck stiffness. Chuckie Robinson has been called up from Triple-A.
"The Dodgers have made their choice on who will replace Will Smith, electing to have catcher Chuckie Robinson take over his spot.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:56 PMWill Smith placed on IL, call up Chuckie Robinson from OKC
PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move Thursday that provides some clarity behind the plate for the next week, placing catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation and selecting the contract of catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:50 PMDodgers Place Will Smith on IL, Call Up Chuckie Robinson to Big Leagues
The Dodgers have placed catcher Will Smith on the injured list due to neck stiffness. Chuckie Robinson has been called up from Triple-A.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:08 AMDodgers Calling Up Minor Leaguer Amid Will Smith IL Stint
The Dodgers have made their choice on who will replace Will Smith, electing to have catcher Chuckie Robinson take over his spot.
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