The Los Angeles Dodgers move catcher Will Smith from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as his time away from the team continues. Multiple reports state the injury is tied to an ongoing neck problem, and the change effectively extends his expected absence to at least 60 days. The team also clears a 40-man roster spot by placing him on the 60-day IL, which can affect how Los Angeles manages its active roster during the remainder of the season.
One outlet notes that what began as a short-term, day-to-day situation evolves into a longer-term sidelining, with the possibility that Smith remains out beyond the minimum 60-day window. Another report frames the move as potentially relevant to the club’s planning around upcoming roster and deadline decisions, given that the Dodgers must account for the catcher’s continued unavailability.
The Dodgers have not provided additional specifics in the excerpts beyond the neck injury and the roster implications of the 60-day IL designation.
