Dodgers Place Will Smith On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Dodgers have officially placed Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation, with Robinson selected to replace him on the roster.
- Smith has not played since Friday and can be expected to be sidelined until at least next Wednesday, though manager Dave Roberts downplayed the severity of the injury.
- Smith’s performance this season has been modest, hitting .249/.338/.382 with six home runs in 201 plate appearances, but he remains considered one of the top catchers in the league.
- Dalton Rushing, currently hitting .275/.352/.532, will serve as the primary catcher during Smith’s absence, with Chuckie Robinson called up to provide backup.
- Robinson, a 31-year-old organizational depth player with limited MLB experience, has performed well in Triple-A this season but has struggled in his major league appearances.