Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is expected to miss additional time after a lingering neck issue. Multiple reports say Smith continues to have stiffness in his neck, which has kept him out of the lineup for several consecutive games. Initially, he was scratched and did not return as hoped over the weekend, and he remains out of the lineup as the Dodgers evaluate his condition.
According to Los Angeles Times reporting, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts states that Smith still has neck stiffness, the reason he sits out again. Reports note Smith has been absent for at least three straight games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and continues to be out while the injury concern persists.
The Athletic reports that the Dodgers will place Smith on the 10-day injured list, indicating the team is moving from day-to-day consideration to a formal timetable for recovery. None of the accounts specify a return date, but all describe the issue as a neck problem that has not resolved in the short term.
