WILL SMITH NEWS

Knocks solo shot Smith went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Smith has had a rather modest August, batting .247 (23-for-93) with four homers and 14 RBI over 24 contests. This was his second straight multi-hit game, and his sixth such effort of the month. The veteran catcher is at a .271/.366/.461 slash line with 17 long balls, 66 RBI, 67 runs scored and two stolen bases over 104 games this season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Smith will get a breather after going 1-for-8 with two walks and two runs scored in the first two games of the three-game series at Boston. Austin Barnes is starting at catcher for the Dodgers and batting ninth.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out later game Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's later game at Cleveland.

Impact Smith caught all nine innings and went 0-for-4 with an RBI sac fly in Wednesday's rain-suspended 6-1 win, which had to be concluded Thursday afternoon. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate in the Dodgers' regularly-scheduled tilt versus the Guardians.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs 16th homer Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact He gave the Dodgers an early lead by taking former battery-mate Noah Syndergaard deep in the first inning, but it didn't hold up. Smith is having a sluggish August by his standards, slashing .254/.295/.423 through 19 games with three of his 16 homers on the season and 11 of his 63 RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Smith will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup Thursday versus the Brewers, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith was set to get a day off Thursday, but J.D. Martinez (groin) was a late scratch, so Smith will return to the lineup. The 28-year-old has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored over the first two games of the series.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Austin Barnes will catch and bat ninth versus the Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes. J.D. Martinez is serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter and batting cleanup. This appears to be a routine day of rest for Smith, who had started five straight games behind the dish.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits Smith went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Smith also supplied a sacrifice fly. The catcher had gone just 4-for-22 over his last seven games since his previous multi-hit effort. For the season, he's up to a .277/.378/.469 slash line with 15 home runs, 61 RBI, 62 runs scored, two stolen bases and 18 doubles through 94 games as a consistent presence in the heart of the lineup.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes 15th homer Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Smith saw a seven-game hitting streak end Thursday versus the Rockies, but he snapped out of a quiet spell with his game-tying blast in the first inning Saturday. The catcher is up to 15 long balls on the season, two of which have come in August. For the season, he's added 59 RBI, 60 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .275/.381/.471 slash line over 91 contests.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Smith is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak but will get a breather for Thursday's series opener with the Rockies. Austin Barnes will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith started the past eight games and will receive a day off after going 5-for-28 during that stretch. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat ninth Sunday.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homer and steal in loss Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Smith has hit safely in four straight games, and he's driven in a run in each of them. The homer was his first since July 7, while the steal was his second of the campaign. The catcher is slashing .276/.384/.474 with 14 long balls, 56 RBI, 57 runs scored and 17 doubles through 85 contests overall.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at catcher Tuesday Smith (elbow) is starting at catcher and batting third Tuesday against Oakland.

Impact Smith took a pitch off his left elbow in Sunday's series finale versus the Reds, but X-rays turned up negative and he's ready to rock for the Dodgers in their series opener versus the Athletics. The 28-year-old has posted an .862 OPS with 13 homers and 52 RBI through 80 games this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

X-rays negative Smith (elbow) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Smith was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's game against the Reds and was later removed due to what was deemed a left elbow contusion. Further testing didn't reveal any structural damage, and he hopes to be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Athletics.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with bruised elbow Smith was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds with a left elbow contusion.

Impact Smith was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during the opening frame Sunday and was pulled from the contest before making another plate appearance. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day and will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before Tuesday's matchup with Oakland.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact It's a day game after a night game, so the Dodgers are giving Smith a breather. Austin Barnes will do the catching for Tony Gonsolin.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Late addition to lineup Smith is batting third as the designated hitter Sunday against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was scheduled for a full day of rest Sunday but will instead serve as the designated hitter after J.D. Martinez (hamstring) was scratched. Smith is in the midst of a five-game hit streak and has gone 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith started the past five games and will receive a day off after he went 11-for-22 with three doubles, three walks, five RBI and six runs during that stretch. Austin Barnes will step in behind the plate to catch for Emmet Sheehan.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Sunday Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Smith will get what looks like a routine rest day after catching the first two games after the break, as well as several innings for the National League in the All-Star Game. Austin Barnes will catch for starter Bobby Miller as Max Muncy moves up to the three hole against right-hander Max Scherzer.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Admits He Used 2020 Diss as Fuel to Improve Game Safe to say it worked out well for him!

JULY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Will Smith Admits He Used 2020 Diss as Fuel to Improve Game Safe to say it worked out well for him!

JULY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JULY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM