Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, but they face a challenge because their key player, Will Smith, is still injured. Smith, an important pitcher for the team, won't be ready to play soon, and his absence might affect the team's performance. Meanwhile, the Dodgers continue to rely on other players while hoping Smith can return for the playoffs.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers won against the Philadelphia Phillies, ending a two-game losing streak.
- The team is in the final stretch before the playoffs start.
- Catcher Will Smith remains injured; he's not ready for activation this weekend as initially hoped.
- Smith's injury happened from a foul tip that hit his hand during a game.
- He was placed on a 10-day injured list earlier in the month.
- Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, admitted regret for not placing Smith on the injured list sooner.
- Smith is in the second year of a 10-year, $140 million contract and is a three-time All-Star.
- The team is currently using other players, Ben Rortvedt and Chuckie Robinson, to fill in for Smith.
