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Will Smith completed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City and will be activated with the Dodgers when rosters expand on Tuesday, per staff reporting at Dodger Blue. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the catcher’s importance to the team down the stretch. “It’s crucial. The experience, the calmness in the box, the managing of the pitching staff, all that stuff is crucial,” Roberts said.

Smith has been sidelined but was working his way back through the minors. His veteran presence behind the plate and ability to command a pitching staff have been sorely missed. The 28-year-old is a key piece of the Dodgers’ offensive and defensive infrastructure, and getting him back healthy matters for both the regular season push and October preparation.

This is a significant boost to our roster. We’ve been shuffling catchers, and having Smith back in the mix gives us depth and experience we need. The final month of the season is no time to be thin at catcher, especially with playoff baseball looming. Roberts clearly views his return as central to how the rest of this season plays out.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: August 31, 2026 7:20 PM UTC

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