Dodgers detail Will Smith's injury status ahead of Pirates series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are targeting the first week of September for catcher Will Smith's return from a neck injury. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Smith, placed on the injured list with a retroactive date of June 8, has faced delays in recovery, leading to nearly three months off the field. While the Dodgers are managing their catching depth with other players, Smith took batting practice on August 21 and participated in a live batting session against minor league pitcher Sam Horn. He will need to complete a rehab assignment before being activated from the 60-day injured list. Dalton Rushing, also sidelined with an elbow injury, expressed optimism about his return this season.
- •Smith has been recovering from an inflamed disc in his neck.
- •He last played on June 5 and has missed nearly three months.
- •Smith faced live pitching for the first time since his injury on August 21.
- •The Dodgers acquired new catchers to address injuries to Smith and Rushing.
- •Rushing is hopeful to return to the roster in September.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Reveal New Will Smith Injury Timeline Before Pirates Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers anxiously await Will Smith’s return from a neck injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told the California Post‘s Jack Harris that they are aiming for the first week of September.https://x.com/ByJackHarris/status/2090938193885741323Since Smith was placed on the injured list with a retroactive date of June 8, his return keeps getting pushed back. Initially viewed as a minimal […] The post Dodgers Reveal New Will Smith Injury Timeline Before Pirates Series appeared first on H
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