Will Smith scratched from Dodgers' lineup with stiff neck
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 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.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers expected to put catcher Will Smith on the injured list as neck issue lingers
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- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers catcher Will Smith out of lineup again, could be headed to IL
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- 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
"Will Smith has not appeared in a game for the Dodgers since their 1-0 walk-off win over the Angels on Friday. He missed the final two games of the weekend series and was unavailable to play during the Dodgers 12-2 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Neck stiffness has been the culprit behind Smith’s […]
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:11 PMDodgers expected to put catcher Will Smith on the injured list as neck issue lingers
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said catcher Will Smith still has stiffness in his neck, which caused him to sit out for a fourth straight game Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 7:09 PMWho Steps Up if Will Smith Goes on IL?
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is out of the lineup for the fourth game in a row on Wednesday, raising questions about an IL stint.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:09 PMWill Smith out again Wednesday, IL stint a possibility
Will Smith has not appeared in a game for the Dodgers since their 1-0 walk-off win over the Angels on Friday. He missed the final two games of the weekend series and was unavailable to play during the Dodgers 12-2 romp over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Neck stiffness has been the culprit behind Smith’s […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:55 PMDodgers catcher Will Smith out of lineup again, could be headed to IL
Dodgers catcher Will Smith was out of the lineup for a third straight game Tuesday against the Pirates because of a stiff neck.
- 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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