Dodgers sign Hayden Gilliland as Will Smith heads to 10-day IL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed catcher Hayden Gilliland to a minor league contract on June 12, 2026, assigning him to Double-A Tulsa. This move comes as Will Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a worsening issue. Gilliland, formerly with the Toronto Blue Jays, had been performing at the High-A level. Griffin Lockwood-Powell is promoted to the Oklahoma City Comets from Tulsa. Smith's manager believes he could return as soon as June 19, depending on recovery progress from his injury.
- •Dodgers signed Hayden Gilliland to a minor league contract.
- •Will Smith is on the 10-day IL due to an injury.
- •Griffin Lockwood-Powell promoted to Oklahoma City Comets.
- •Gilliland previously played in the Blue Jays organization.
- •Smith could return as soon as June 19.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Sign Catcher, Reshape Depth Chart Amid Will Smith Injury
"The Los Angeles Dodgers, amid a thinning catcher position group, made two moves to adjust their organizational depth.
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