Dodgers place Will Smith on injured list with neck inflammation
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation on June 11. Smith, who has not played since June 5, reported an inflamed disc but described the issue as minor. His injured list stint is retroactive to June 8, making him eligible to return on June 19. In his absence, Dalton Rushing has been the sole healthy catcher, with Chuckie Robinson being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide support. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Rushing will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by Robinson in the next game against the Chicago White Sox.
- •Will Smith placed on IL due to neck inflammation.
- •Smith hasn't played since June 5; injury retroactive to June 8.
- •Dalton Rushing has been starting, with Chuckie Robinson called up.
- •Smith's return is expected on June 19.
- •Dodgers' next games include matchups against the Pirates and White Sox.
- 11:31 PMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Will Smith out with neck inflammation
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith Identifies Cause of His Neck Stiffness
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers place Will Smith on IL due to neck inflammation; catcher missed past 4 games
"The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday with neck inflammation. The Dodgers made the move with the three-time All-Star before facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series. The team purchased the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
"Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith revealed the cause of the neck injury which landed him on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Per the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett, Smith referred to his injury as an “inflamed disc” and said…
"The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list with neck inflammation.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 11, 2026, 11:31 PMDodgers' Will Smith out with neck inflammation
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list with neck inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:47 PMWill Smith Identifies Cause of His Neck Stiffness
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith revealed the cause of the neck injury which landed him on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Per the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett, Smith referred to his injury as an “inflamed disc” and said…
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:44 PMDodgers place 3-time All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday with neck inflammation. The Dodgers made the move with the three-time All-Star before facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series. The team purchased the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:10 PMDodgers place Will Smith on IL due to neck inflammation; catcher missed past 4 games
Smith told reporters he has an inflamed disc in his neck, which he termed "minor."
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