Will Smith begins rehab assignment as Dodgers face Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Will Smith will begin a rehab assignment with AAA Oklahoma City during their series against the Atlanta Braves. This comes as the Dodgers, currently on a six-game winning streak, look to strengthen their roster after Smith's absence since early June due to neck inflammation. Smith is expected to catch five innings in his first game action since his injury and aims to be ready by September 1, coinciding with MLB roster expansions. The Dodgers are currently managing their catching position with Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia while hoping to have Smith back soon.
- •Will Smith starts rehab with AAA Oklahoma City on August 26.
- •Smith has been out since early June due to neck inflammation.
- •Dodgers are on a six-game winning streak.
- •Smith expected to be ready for MLB roster expansion on September 1.
- •Currently, Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia are managing the catching duties.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Will Smith News During Braves Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking on the Atlanta Braves in a new series this week. LA is riding a six-game winning streak, but facing the Braves on the road will be a much tougher test. During the Braves series, the Dodgers announced a pertinent piece of Will Smith news. The Dodgers have been rolling […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Will Smith News During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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