Dodgers' Will Smith injury update shows progress ahead of August return

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported that catcher Will Smith is now pain-free and has resumed baseball activities following a neck injury. Smith has been dealing with disc inflammation and neck stiffness, which has kept him sidelined. The Dodgers still hold the best record in MLB despite several injuries. While a definite return timeline is not established, a return in August appears likely based on Roberts' update before the team's series against the Seattle Mariners.

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