Dodgers catcher Will Smith likely to go on injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has not played since June 5 due to neck pain. He is expected to be placed on the injured list, prompting the team to consider promoting either Eliezer Alfonzo or Chuckie Robinson to the major league roster. Smith has been an effective contributor this season, adding 6 home runs and 23 RBIs prior to his injury. Dalton Rushing, who has also performed well, has taken over the starting position in Smith's absence. Details on the official roster move and Smith's recovery timeline remain unclear as of now.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers' record stands at 43-24 this season.
- •Smith's last game was June 5 in a win against the Angels.
- •Rushing has filled in well but lacks Smith's experience.
- •The team must decide on a backup catcher from Alfonzo or Robinson.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Veteran set for a Stint on the Injured List
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