Dodgers' Will Smith: Neck issues return

With Will Smith shut down, Dodgers must look for another catcher

Dodgers catcher Will Smith hasn't played in five weeks and is now completely shut down. The Dodgers have to find another catcher by the trade deadline.

Commentary: With Will Smith out indefinitely, Dodgers need to trade for a catcher

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't know if they can count on Will Smith returning this season. If that's the case, the Dodgers need to trade for a catcher.

Dodgers' Will Smith: Neck issues return

Dodgers' Will Smith: Neck issues return

Will Smith To Remain On Dodgers' IL Until At Least Mid-August

Dodgers catcher Will Smith hasn’t played since June 5 due to an inflamed disc in his neck, and continued soreness in his neck while taking swings last week led to the team shutting Smith down for a week, manager Dave Roberts told the Los Angeles Times’ Bill Shaikin and other reporters.  Missing another month would represent a “best case” scenario, Roberts said, and the skipper couldn’t entirely commit to Smith’s return before the 2026 season is …