Will Smith scratched from Dodgers' lineup with stiff neck
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Will Smith was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup on June 6 due to a stiff neck, with manager Dave Roberts expecting him to return for the finale against the Angels. This follows a previous back issue in April, although Roberts stated Smith is not more worn down than prior seasons. Smith's absence led to Dalton Rushing taking the starting role, which Roberts believes he is better prepared for this season. Additionally, third baseman Max Muncy returned after a game off due to a collision, while Tyler Glasnow was moved to the 60-day injured list.
- •Smith was scratched from the June 6 game against the Angels.
- •Roberts anticipates Smith will return for the next game.
- •Rushing replaced Smith and is seen as well-prepared for a last-minute start.
- •Max Muncy returned to the lineup after missing one game.
- •Glasnow was placed on the 60-day injured list with back issues.
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith Remains Out for Dodgers’ Series Opener
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Reveal Reason for Will Smith’s Lineup Absence vs. Angels
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Will Smith scratched from Dodgers’ lineup with stiff neck
"The Los Angeles Dodgers kept catcher Will Smith out of the lineup for their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith has missed the last couple of games dealing with stiffness in his neck. The Dodgers got a rest day…
"Will Smith was scratched on Saturday with a stiff neck, but manager Dave Roberts said he expected him to be back in the lineup the next day for the finale of the Dodgers’ three-game series against the Angels.
"Dodgers catcher Will Smith is suffering from neck stiffness, leading to his absence from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 6:49 PMWill Smith Remains Out for Dodgers’ Series Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers kept catcher Will Smith out of the lineup for their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith has missed the last couple of games dealing with stiffness in his neck. The Dodgers got a rest day…
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:09 AMDodgers Reveal Reason for Will Smith’s Lineup Absence vs. Angels
Dodgers catcher Will Smith is suffering from neck stiffness, leading to his absence from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:22 AMWill Smith scratched from Dodgers’ lineup with stiff neck
Will Smith was scratched on Saturday with a stiff neck, but manager Dave Roberts said he expected him to be back in the lineup the next day for the finale of the Dodgers’ three-game series against the Angels.
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