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Dodgers All-Star Catcher Goes on IL

It’s one step forward and two steps back for the Dodgers. Max Muncy is back in the lineup tonight after getting hit in the hand. But, they are putting catcher Will Smith on the Injured List with a swollen hand, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

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Dodgers place All-Star catcher Will Smith (hand) on 10-day injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list Saturday because of a right hand contusion. The move to the 10-day IL is retroactive to Sept.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Dodgers’ Ben Rortvedt takes responsibility for Tanner Scott’s recent struggles

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ struggles in 2025, no one is down worse than Tanner Scott. A well-traveled veteran closer with some pretty incredible

Will Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Dodgers place All-Star catcher on IL

The Dodgers announced this evening that they’ve placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 10, due to a right hand contusion.

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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Still Has Faith in Tanner Scott

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts still has faith in closer Tanner Scott despite the $72 million free agent signing struggling this season. The Dodgers got to feel how dominant Scott can be during the playoffs last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / September 13

Dodgers place Will Smith on injured list after no improvement on right hand

The Dodgers are once again without the top two catchers on their depth chart, as starter Will Smith was placed on the injured list on Saturday with a right hand contusion, stemming from taking a foul ball off that hand on September 3 against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

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Giants Stun Dodgers in Extra-Innings Heartbreak

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Dodgers makes final decision on Max Muncy, Will Smith before Giants showdown

After Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited the game with a wrist injury against the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers made their final injury report, including All-Star catcher Will Smith, ahead of the second game of their three-game series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 13

Dodgers Losing Another All-Star to Injured List as Brutal Stretch Continues

The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing All-Star catcher Will Smith on the injured list ahead of their second game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, per manager Dave Roberts.

Max Muncy News / Dodger Blue / September 13

Max Muncy In Dodgers Lineup After Hit By Pitch

Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers suffering a fifth walk-off loss in their last 15 road games, there was some concern with Max Muncy getting hit by a pitch in the eighth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Dodgers' Tanner Scott Decision Makes Absolutely No Sense

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen carried them to a World Series title in 2024, but it has been one of the team’s weakest links this year. The front office made an unexpected splash by signing closer Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million deal.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 13

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wrong Side of MLB History After Start vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto found himself on the wrong side of MLB history following the Dodgers 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Roki Sasaki News / ThinkBluePC / September 13

How Will Dodgers Handle Roki Sasaki?

As the Los Angeles Dodgers approach the final weeks of the 2025 regular season, many questions are surfacing about a potential playoff roster. Among those in the headlines right now surround how they will handle Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese youngster who hasn’t pitched in the majors since May due to a shoulder impingement.

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Dodgers take a renewed team-first approach to at bats

When it comes to the Dodgers’ dismal second half this season, it’s easy to pin the blame on bad health. It feels like the team has had a new key player on the injured list each week, and I’m sure we’re all sick of worrying about whether Shohei Ohtani or Max Muncy or Will Smith or anyone else will be feeling better quickly enough.

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Dave Roberts: Jack Dreyer ‘Very Valuable’ Part Of Dodgers Bullpen

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have a chance at another deep run this season, but the season hasn't gone as smooth as you'd think. Los Angeles is the reigning World Series champion and followed up by adding guys like Blake Snell and Rōki Sasaki to add more firepower.

Tanner Scott News / Dodger Blue / September 13

Tanner Scott ‘Having The Worst Year Of My Life’

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Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / September 13

Roki Sasaki’s Rehab Assignment Extended Due To Calf Issue

With only 15 games remaining on their schedule, the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has not only been healthy but thoroughly dominant of late, which has led to some uncertainty with Roki Sasaki’s outlook.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News After Leaving Giants Game

Third baseman Max Muncy has been a staple in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup since his arrival ahead of the 2018 season. The 34-year-old has since collected two World Series titles with Los Angeles (2020, 2024) along with two All-Star selections and even received NL MVP votes during his peak.

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Dodgers part ways with former Yankees draft pick

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Mookie Betts News / Just Baseball / September 11

Mookie Betts Is Finding His Form Just in Time for the Dodgers

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