Dave Roberts Announces Reason for Will Smith's Removal From Dodgers Lineup

Dodgers sweep Rockies to keep growing NL West lead, but Will Smith is a late scratch

The Dodgers sweep the lowly Colorado Rockies to stretch their National League West lead to three games.

Dave Roberts Announces Reason for Will Smith's Removal From Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced a Will Smith update after being removed from the lineup.

Dodgers' Edman back; Smith (hand) late scratch

Tommy Edman came off the injured list and started in center field for the Dodgers on Wednesday, but Will Smith was a late scratch because of swelling in his right hand.

Dodgers Monitoring Will Smith's Hand Injury But 'Not Overly Concerned'

Will Smith was originally scheduled to start behind the plate and bat third for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Instead, he was a late scratch with Ben Rortvedt inserted into the lineup. The Dodgers then announced Smith was scratched due to right hand soreness. Smith was previously hit on his hand by a foul ball on Sept. 3 and wound up being removed from the game one inning later. He ended up missing …