Dodgers consider adjusting lineup as Will Smith struggles in playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing lineup decisions as catcher Will Smith struggles at the plate. Smith is 1-for-19 with eight strikeouts in the postseason, contributing to the Dodgers scoring just one run in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite his prior reliability and postseason success, Smith's recent performance raises questions about his place in the batting order. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team will not bench Smith but may move him down in the order for Game 2 against right-hander Logan Henderson.
- •Will Smith is hitting.052 in the postseason so far.
- •Dodgers scored only one run in their playoff opener.
- •Roberts suggests possible adjustments to Smith's batting order.
- •Game 2 against the Brewers features righty Logan Henderson on the mound.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Will Smith is in a slump, but benching him isn't an option for Dodgers
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Refuse to Bench Will Smith, Could Make Major Lineup Change
"Will Smith's vital contributions at catcher means the Dodgers can't afford to bench him even though he has struggled mightily at the plate this postseason.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers face a problem since Will Smith isn't producing, but he's been one of their most reliable hitters.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:30 AMWill Smith is in a slump, but benching him isn't an option for Dodgers
Will Smith's vital contributions at catcher means the Dodgers can't afford to bench him even though he has struggled mightily at the plate this postseason.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:49 AMDodgers Refuse to Bench Will Smith, Could Make Major Lineup Change
The Los Angeles Dodgers face a problem since Will Smith isn't producing, but he's been one of their most reliable hitters.
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