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Dodgers place Will Smith on IL; Ohtani, Wrobleski injured

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Dodgers place Will Smith on IL; Ohtani, Wrobleski injured
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation, retroactive to Monday. This comes after a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, during which Shohei Ohtani left with left knee inflammation and pitcher Justin Wrobleski sustained a right hamstring contusion. Manager Dave Roberts expressed cautious optimism that Ohtani could return for Friday's matchup against the Chicago White Sox, while Wrobleski is expected to make his next start. Chuckie Robinson was called up to serve as a backup catcher following Smith's injury.

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Status Watch
  • •Will Smith placed on 10-day IL with neck inflammation.
  • •Shohei Ohtani experiences left knee issues during Pirates series.
  • •Justin Wrobleski hurt but hopes to remain in rotation.
  • •Chuckie Robinson called up to replace Smith as backup catcher.
  • •Roberts optimistic about Ohtani's availability for Friday.
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  • 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers injuries are piling up
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Will Smith placed on IL, Shohei Ohtani & Justin Wrobleski hurt. Chuckie Robinson called up, Tyler Fitzgerald released

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