Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is coping with a proper hand harm, however supervisor Dave Roberts stated a stint on the injured listing is just not probably.
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“I feel with the outcomes that we’ve obtained, I feel that we will keep away from the IL,” Roberts stated of the injured catcher.
Smith was eliminated within the third inning of Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates after a foul tip instantly hit his proper hand within the second inning. Forward of Thursday’s collection finale, the Dodgers referred to as up minor league catcher Ben Rortvedt because the workforce awaited the outcomes of Smith’s CT scan.
Whereas the Dodgers at the moment have three lively catchers on the roster, there received’t be a closing determination on Smith for just a few days.
“However we’ll type of give him just a few days earlier than we have now to make that IL determination,” Roberts stated.
The Dodgers started a collection in opposition to the Baltimore Orioles Friday, the place backup catcher Dalton Speeding suffered an harm of his personal. There’s an opportunity Speeding goes on the IL, which might make Smith’s standing that rather more essential.
“Will feels a bit of bit higher. Vary of movement, good. Energy, good. However I don’t see him enjoying this weekend.” Roberts stated.
With Smith and Speeding out, the Dodgers have Ben Rortvedt because the beginning catcher. The workforce can also be planning on bringing one other catcher up.
Extra information: Dodgers Bringing Up One other Catcher as Dalton Speeding May Go On Injured Checklist
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