Dodgers Announce Will Smith News Ahead of NLDS vs Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on Will Smith and his status for the NLDS against the Phillies.
www.newsweek.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Will Smith and the Dodgers were active around the postseason in 2025, with updates on his status showing optimism about his health and potential involvement in NLDS games, though early reports noted he was still ramping up after a hand injury. This ranged from being on the active roster but not always in the lineup, to cautious progress toward a fuller workload.[1][2][3]
- In the lead-up to the NLDS, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts repeatedly indicated Smith was improving and could be in line for increasing responsibilities as he builds up his playing time in October, including possible starts if health permitted.[1]
- Reports from surrounding coverage in early October 2025 suggested the team hoped to have three catchers and to evaluate Smith’s live batting practice and workload before deciding on game-by-game involvement in the NLDS against Philadelphia.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to a specific date range (e.g., last 7 days, last month) or pull the most recent headlines from a particular outlet. I can also summarize any ongoing storyline (injury status, lineup decisions, or postseason role) with direct quotes. Would you like me to focus on a specific aspect or provide a quick timeline?
Citations:
- Dodgers NLDS Will Smith updates and lineup status[1]
- Will Smith updates and potential Game 3/3 start considerations[1]
- Will Smith status progressing toward live batting practice and three-catcher roster notes[3]