Dodgers All-Star Nears Return, Begins Rehab Assignment
Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will start a rehab assignment with their Triple-A team on August 25. He has been out since June due to a neck injury, and the Dodgers hope he will return to the major league team by mid-September.Key Facts
- Will Smith is a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a three-time All-Star.
- He has not played since June 5 because of an inflamed disk in his neck.
- Smith will begin a minor league rehab assignment with the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, the Oklahoma City Dodgers, on August 25.
- If his rehab lasts the full 20 days allowed by MLB, Smith could rejoin the Dodgers by September 13.
- Before the injury, Smith had a batting average of .249 and was likely affected by the injury even before he stopped playing.
- Dodgers pitchers have a better earned run average (ERA) when throwing to Smith compared to other catchers.
- Other catchers, like Hunter Feduccia, have been filling in during Smith’s absence.
- The team hopes Smith can return in time to help them pursue a third straight World Series title.
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