Will Smith expected to remain sidelined for another month with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has not played since June 5 due to neck inflammation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that in a best-case scenario, Smith will be absent for at least another month. Dalton Rushing is set to surpass Smith in innings caught soon, as he has already caught 389 1/3 innings this season compared to Smith's 393. The team expressed uncertainty about Smith's return this season. Rushing's continued performance will be pivotal as the Dodgers progress through the season.
- •Will Smith last played on June 5 and is recovering from neck inflammation.
- •Dalton Rushing is expected to lead the Dodgers in innings caught soon.
- •Manager Dave Roberts noted Smith's return is uncertain this season.
- •Rushing has caught 389 1/3 innings compared to Smith's 393.
- •Smith is a three-time All-Star and contributed to three championship teams.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith expected to miss at least another month
"Either Saturday or Sunday, whenever Dalton Rushing starts behind the plate again, he will pass Will Smith for the Dodgers lead in innings caught this season. Rushing has started 45 games and caught 389 1/3 innings this season. Smith, who started 44 games, is at 393 innings. Smith was a starter on three championship teams […]
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