Impact Smith started the past two contests and will head to the bench for Tuesday's game. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate in his absence.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WILL SMITH #16 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
20 HR •
75 RBI •
.248 AVG
20 HR
75 RBI
.248 AVG
Receives breather Tuesday Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2
Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dod...JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers, steals bag Smith went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Rockies.
Impact Smith blasted his 11th homer of the year in the eighth inning, a two-run shot off Carlos Estevez that gave the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Smith, who also stole his second base of the year, added a pair of singles and a walk and has reached base seven times (five hits, two walks) in his last two contests. The 26-year-old catcher is slashing .265/.368/.466 in 285 plate appearances on the year.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blackmon's 10th inning homer lifts Rockies past Dodgers 6-5
Charlie Blackmon hit a solo homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles DodgersJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets Saturday off Smith will sit Saturday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Smith remains on pace to blow past manager Dave Roberts' preseason effort of 90 starts, as his 60 games started in the team's first 93 contests put him on pace for 105 by the end of the year. His .256/.361/.449 slash line means the Dodgers are unlikely to cut his playing time any time soon, but he'll get a brief rest Saturday, with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plates four Friday Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, four RBI and a run Friday in the Dodgers' 10-4 win over the Rockies.
Impact The four RBI established a new season high for Smith, who had driven in four runs combined over his final nine games prior to the All-Star break. Smith hit out of the cleanup spot Friday, and his presence in the heart of a loaded Los Angeles lineup should continue to make him one of the most valuable fantasy catchers during the second half.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Freeland expected to start as Colorado hosts Los Angeles
The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Saturday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle FreelandJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urías, Smith lead Dodgers past virus-impacted Rockies, 10-4
Julio Urías became the first 12-game winner in the majors, Will Smith drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the coronavirus-compromised Colorado Rockies 10-4JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4
Max Muncy slugged a three-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Saturday Smith will sit Saturday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Smith's bat has gone cold over his last 12 games, as he's hit just .171/.279/.257 over that stretch. He'll sit in favor of Austin Barnes on Saturday.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Smith is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith will hand the catching duties off to Austin Barnes after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and run scored while starting the first two games of the series.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Smith is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Saturday night's rain delay led to a long night behind the plate for Smith, so it's understandable that he sits out Sunday's morning game. Smith has struggled a bit offensively of late, hitting .220 in his last 15 games. Austin Barnes will catch and bat eighth Sunday.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers win 8th straight, top Nats 5-3 behind Pollock's hit
AJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Friday Smith is not starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The 26-year-old sits after three consecutive 1-for-3 performances. Smith has hit just .231 in his last 14 games, but he has smashed three homers in that span. Austin Barnes starts at catcher for the second of four games against Washington.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks 10th home run Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Giants on Monday.
Impact Smith blasted his fourth inning homer off Giants' starter Anthony DeSclafani to extend Los Angeles' lead to 3-1 and provide valuable insurance in a game where runs were difficult to come by. The long ball snapped an 0-for-8 mini-slump for the backstop who's now slashing .261/.363/.478.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Smith is 3-for-20 over his past seven games and will head to the bench Sunday. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw and bat eighth.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record
Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the seventh no-hitter in the majors this year — matching the most in a season since 1900 — as Chicago blanked the Los Angeles Dodg...JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Thursday Smith is not in the lineup Thursday at Cincinnati, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Smith started the past three games and will receive the day off after going 3-for-12 with a solo homer and an additional RBI. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate Thursday in his place.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
Trent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for...JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2
Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the r...JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches home run Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts as Los Angeles fell 6-2 to San Diego on Monday.
Impact Smith took reliever Craig Stammen deep in the eighth for only the third Dodger hit of the game but was ineffective otherwise. It was Smith's second home run in three games and he now has four in June after hitting five combined in April and May.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Smith will get a breather for the series finale after he caught both of the past two games for the Dodgers and went 3-for-8 with a home run, double and walk between the contests. Austin Barnes will be behind the dish Sunday.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stars offensively Saturday Smith went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's 9-3 victory over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Smith put the Dodgers on the board in the first inning, plating a pair of runs with a 367-foot homer to right field. He collected two more base knocks in the contest for his second three-hit performance of the season. Smith has gone deep three times in his past seven games, slashing .333/.462/.857 with six RBI and only two strikeouts over that span.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers take on the Diamondbacks following Buehler's strong outing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Walker BuehlerJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3
Walker Buehler had another masterful mound performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
