{"id":730997,"date":"2026-06-12T03:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/730997\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:20:12","slug":"dodgers-catcher-will-smith-on-injured-list-with-neck-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/730997\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers’ catcher Will Smith on injured list with neck inflammation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thursday, June 11, 2026 10:48PM<\/p>\n

PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> put catcher Will Smith<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of neck inflammation.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers made the move with the three-time All-Star before facing the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> in the finale of a three-game series. The team purchased the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n

The move with Smith was retroactive to Monday. The Dodgers expect him to return when eligible next Thursday.<\/p>\n

Dalton Rushing<\/a> will handle the bulk of the catching duties while Smith is sidelined. Smith is hitting .249 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 52 games.<\/p>\n

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