Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith returned to play in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies after recovering from a hand fracture. He joined the game in the fifth inning and is still in the process of returning to full strength. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is considering whether Smith will start in Game 2.
Key Facts
- Will Smith, a catcher for the Dodgers, played in Game 1 of the NLDS after a hand injury.
- He had not played since September 9 due to a hand fracture.
- Smith played part of the game, entering in the fifth inning as a pinch hitter.
- Manager Dave Roberts is unsure if Smith will start in Game 2 or continue easing him in.
- Smith is still working on rehabbing his hand and maintaining his overall fitness.
- If Smith does not start in Game 2, Ben Rortvedt will likely catch again.
