Impact Smith has looked quite good in his last eight games, hitting .280/.455/.720. Austin Barnes takes over behind the plate in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
WILL SMITH #16 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
20 HR •
75 RBI •
.248 AVG
20 HR
75 RBI
.248 AVG
Sitting Saturday Smith is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Hits fifth home run Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's win over the Rockies.
Impact With the score tied 2-2 in the seventh, Smith launched a two-run homer off Tyler Kinley, scoring Chris Taylor in the process. It was the fifth long ball of the year for the 25-year-old backstop, who is averaging .228/.392/.544 across 22 games.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LA Dodgers blast 3 homers in 8th, surge past Rockies 10-6
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Laces walkoff hit Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in an extra-inning win over Arizona on Wednesday.
Impact The Diamondbacks chose to pitch to Smith -- rather than try to set up a double play -- with the winning run on third base and one out in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the backstop made them pay with a game-winning single to left field. The walkoff hit was the third for Smith in only 75 career games. In contrast to his disappointing .208 batting average this season, Smith has notched a .302 xBA and owns the highest walk rate (22.9 percent) along with the fifth-best Whiff% (12.4 percent) in the league among players with at least 50 plate appearances while striking out only 10 times.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs fourth homer Smith went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and three runs scored Sunday against the Rangers.
Impact Smith had a busy day at the plate, beginning in the second inning when he slugged his fourth home run of the season. He also crossed the plate in the sixth and eighth innings, both times after reaching base on a free pass. Smith is now hitting .208/.371/.521 with 11 runs scored and 11 RBI across 62 plate appearances.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Smith isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers.
Impact Smith has hit doubles in each of the past two games, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish in his absence.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dietrich HR sparks Rangers in 6-2 win over ML-best Dodgers
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Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
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Day off Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Smith was activated off the injured list Sunday and started the past two games, going 1-for-6 with a home run, three runs and three walks. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate Wednesday for the Dodgers.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in return Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies.
Impact Smith was activated from the injured list after nursing a neck injury and wasted no time making his presence felt. His seventh-inning blast was one of seven long balls by the Dodgers on Sunday. The 25-year-old owns an .841 OPS with three homers this season.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers pound 7 homers, beat Rockies 11-3 to finish sweep
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Placed on injured list Smith was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation Saturday.
Impact The move was made retroactive to Thursday, so Smith could return as soon as Aug. 23, though it's unclear whether or not he's expected to do so. Keibert Ruiz was called up in a corresponding move and will split time with Austin Barnes until Smith returns.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Saturday Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.
Impact Smith currently remains day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list hasn't been ruled out yet. As he sits for his third consecutive game, Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw dominates, Bellinger 2 HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4
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IL move not ruled out Smith (neck) is still considered day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list hasn't been ruled out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Smith is sitting for the second consecutive game Friday as he's still dealing with neck stiffness, but manager Dave Roberts said that the injured list "isn't out of the realm of possibility." Austin Barnes continues to serve as the backup catcher in Smith's absence.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for second straight Smith (neck) remains sidelined Friday against the Angels.
Impact Smith is set to miss his second straight game due to a sore neck. Austin Barnes remains the starter behind the plate.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts ties MLB mark with 3 of Dodgers' 6 HRs in rout of Pads
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Remains sidelined Smith (neck) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.
Impact Smith exited Wednesday's game with neck soreness, and the issue is severe enough to keep him out of the lineup for the team's series finale against the Padres. Manager Dave Roberts said that he probably won't start Friday either, but he's unlikely to land on the injured list. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish Thursday.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pitching, Turner's 3-run blast help Dodgers beat Padres, 6-0
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Leaves with neck soreness Smith was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres with a sore neck, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Impact The 25-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting during the fifth inning, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Austin Barnes took over behind the plate and will start Thursday's contest, while Smith is considered day-to-day, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Smith is not starting Tuesday against the Padres.
Impact Austin Barnes will start behind the plate Tuesday. Smith still has the slight edge in starts this season, catching 10 games compared to eight for Barnes.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Smith is not starting Saturday against the Giants.
Impact Smith and Austin Barnes have split the playing time very evenly behind the plate this season, with Smith starting eight games and Barnes starting seven. Barnes will catch Clayton Kershaw in Saturday's contest.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in win Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's victory over the Giants.
Impact Down 0-2 on the count, Smith hit his second home run of the season, this time a two-run shot off Jeff Samardzija in the fourth inning. Both of Smith's long balls have been against the Giants this year. The 25-year-old backstop is hitting .231/.364/.500 across 26 at-bats.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Homer happy: Dodgers pummel Samardzija, Giants 7-2
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Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win
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