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Dodgers Place 3-Time All-Star Catcher Will Smith on the Injured List with Neck Inflammation
Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate as Los Angeles likely calls up a Triple-A catcher for depth, reports said.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers will place All-Star Will Smith on the 10-day injured list for neck discomfort, retroactive to Monday, Manager Dave Roberts confirmed ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Smith has been sidelined since Friday after being scratched from Saturday's lineup. Manager Dave Roberts said the catcher "doesn't feel right," prompting the roster move.
- Dalton Rushing has stepped in as the team's primary backstop during Smith's absence, batting 5-for-15 with a home run over four games. He will continue handling catching duties while Smith recovers.
- Chuckie Robinson will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to serve as Rushing's understudy. Robinson, 31, brings major league experience with the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, and Dodgers to bolster depth.
- Maintaining an 8.5-game lead in the National League West, the Dodgers navigate Smith's absence with confidence. Smith will require a ramp-up period before returning to action, though the team hopes for a swift recovery.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Hit with Major Will Smith News During Pirates Series
As the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates this week, they remain with Will Smith, who is dealing with neck soreness. Luckily for the Dodgers, Dalton Rushing has been a capable backup catcher for LA, and he will remain behind the plate in game two against Pittsburgh. The Dodgers romped the Pirates 12-3 in the first game of the series, and hold an 8.5 game lead in the National League West. Before the Pirates game on Wednesday, repo…
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