Dodgers Shorthanded Behind the Plate as Smith Hits IL
The Dodgers will place catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list with a stiff neck, backdating the move up to three days. Chuckie Robinson will be recalled to back up Dalton Rushing after the club released Tyler Fitzgerald to clear a 40-man roster spot. Rushing will handle primary catching duties during Smith’s absence, with Robinson serving as organizational depth. Smith has slashed .249/.338/.382 with six homers in 201 plate appearances, and manager Dave Roberts downplays the long-term concern while aiming for a quick return.
