Dodgers manager says Will Smith unlikely to return before All-Star break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith remains on the injured list due to neck inflammation, a condition diagnosed as an inflamed disk. Manager Dave Roberts stated that it is improbable Smith will return before the All-Star break, which concludes on July 16. In Smith's absence, Dalton Rushing has taken over catching duties but has struggled at the plate, batting.213 with one home run and 19 strikeouts in 18 games. The Dodgers had a record of 14-6 with Smith on the roster before Wednesday's game. Additionally, Mookie Betts was scratched from the starting lineup due to a sore right wrist.
- •Will Smith diagnosed with an inflamed disk, remains on injured list.
- •Dave Roberts sees no return for Smith before July 16.
- •Dalton Rushing batting.213 as primary catcher in Smith's absence.
- •Dodgers were 14-6 while Smith was on the roster.
- •Mookie Betts scratched due to sore right wrist.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Will Smith won't return before the All-Star break
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that it's improbable that catcher Will Smith returns before the All-Star break.
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