Dodgers sign catcher Chase Adkison after Will Smith's neck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed catcher Chase Adkison following a neck injury to Will Smith, who has landed on the injured list. Smith missed his fourth consecutive game, leading the Dodgers to promote Dalton Rushing as their primary catcher while bringing in Adkison from the Cardinals' minor league system. The Dodgers are seeking organizational depth for the position as they aim for a third consecutive World Series title. Adkison, a 24-year-old catcher, will start at High-A Great Lakes after being released by St. Louis.
- •Will Smith placed on 10-day injured list with neck inflammation.
- •Dalton Rushing now serves as the Dodgers' starting catcher.
- •Chase Adkison joins the Dodgers from the Cardinals' minor league system.
- •Adkison has experience at the upper-minors level but never reached the majors.
- •The Dodgers are pursuing their third straight World Series championship.
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers have snapped up a former St. Louis Cardinals organization catcher as they seek depth.
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