Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is placed on the 10-day injured list with a neck issue. Multiple reports say Smith had to miss several games after developing neck stiffness that lingered beyond his initial plan to return. The Dodgers scratch him from the lineup as the problem continues, and by Thursday they make the official IL move. Smith has described the issue as an inflamed disc in his neck and characterized it as minor. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and other team-related reporting indicate Smith still has stiffness, which is why he remains out while the team waits for improvement. The Athletic reports that Smith was initially expected to return before the situation required an IL placement instead. According to the Los Angeles Times, Smith remains optimistic about feeling better next week and the team discusses how to manage catcher duties in his absence. Several outlets also note that the IL move comes as Los Angeles prepares for upcoming games, including the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dodgers place catcher Will Smith on 10-day IL with neck inflammation
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is placed on the 10-day injured list with a neck issue. Multiple reports say Smith had to miss several games after developing neck stiffness that lingered beyond...
- Will Smith is placed on the Dodgers’ 10-day injured list with a neck issue.
- Smith misses multiple straight games due to ongoing neck stiffness.
- Smith describes the injury as an inflamed disc in his neck.
- The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts indicate he remains out while stiffness persists.
- Reports expect Smith to be eligible to return next weekend, if his condition improves.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is "unlikely" to return from the IL this Friday. Get the latest Dodgers Will Smith injury updates and recovery timeline.
2 months agoWill Smith is optimistic his injured neck will be feeling better next week. Until then, here's how Dave Roberts is going to handle his catcher situation.
2 months agoWill Smith is optimistic his injured neck will be feeling better next week. Until then, here's how Dave Roberts is going to handle his catcher situation.
2 months agoLos Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith revealed the cause of the neck injury which landed him on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Per the Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett, Smith referred to his injury as an “inflamed disc” and said…
2 months agoThe Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Thursday with neck inflammation. The Dodgers made the move with the three-time All-Star before facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series. The team purchased the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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