Will Smith resumes baseball activities for Dodgers after neck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has resumed baseball activities as he recovers from an inflamed disc in his neck. Manager Dave Roberts reported that Smith has been pain-free over the past week, enabling him to begin lifting weights, throwing, and swinging the bat. Smith was initially sidelined due to neck stiffness in June and moved to the 60-day injured list on July 21. The Dodgers have seen solid performances from Dalton Rushing during Smith's absence, and Smith is expected to take additional time to ramp up for the postseason, with a potential return around August 7.
- •Will Smith was sidelined by a neck injury since early June.
- •He has resumed lifting weights, throwing, and batting exercises.
- •Dalton Rushing has been performing well as a substitute catcher.
- •Smith's return is expected around August 7.
- •Dodgers lead the NL West, allowing for a cautious return.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith Resumes Baseball Activities Following Neck Injury
"Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith progressed in his recovery from an inflamed disc in his neck, finally resuming baseball activities.
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