The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the injured list with a neck injury. The 31-year-old has been sidelined as the Dodgers continue their push atop the National League West.
Smith has appeared in 52 games this season, batting .249 with a .720 OPS across 173 at-bats. He has contributed 6 home runs and 23 RBIs while drawing 23 walks against 34 strikeouts. His .338 on-base percentage has been a steady presence in the Dodgers' lineup.
The Dodgers enter play with a 44-25 record, leading the NL West by a comfortable margin. The team currently carries 13 pitchers, 6 infielders, 4 outfielders, and 2 catchers on their active roster, making Smith's absence particularly notable behind the plate.
Smith is tracking toward 500 career RBIs, currently sitting at 465 with 35 remaining to reach the milestone. The veteran catcher has dealt with multiple injury issues this season, with previous injury reports dating back to late April.