Dodgers Reinforce Roster with Will Smith Return from Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers activated Will Smith from the 60-day IL and added Alex Freeland to the active roster.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers expanded their active roster to 28 players on Tuesday, activating Will Smith from the 60-day injured list. ^[1] The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled starting catcher Will Smith, backup catcher Dalton Rushing, and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. ^[2] Smith recently passed the final hurdle in his recovery by starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City to increase his workload before returning to the Major Leagues. ^[3] Will Smith has been out of action for nearly three months due to a neck disc inflammation that limited him longer than initially anticipated. ^[4] Manager Dave Roberts stated that a conversation needs to be had this week about what the outlook is for Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound. ^[5] Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since early July 2026 due to continued issues with his left knee and right biceps. ^[6] Will Smith had been out since June 6, 2026, due to a neck injury and is set to bat fifth in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. ^[7]

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The Los Angeles Dodgers expanded their active roster to 28 players on Tuesday, activating Will Smith from the 60-day injured list. · El Día

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled starting catcher Will Smith, backup catcher Dalton Rushing, and pitcher Justin Wrobleski from the injured list on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. · Winnipeg Free Press

Smith recently passed the final hurdle in his recovery by starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City to increase his workload before returning to the Major Leagues. · El Día

Will Smith has been out of action for nearly three months due to a neck disc inflammation that limited him longer than initially anticipated. · El Día

Manager Dave Roberts stated that a conversation needs to be had this week about what the outlook is for Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound. · Winnipeg Free Press

Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since early July 2026 due to continued issues with his left knee and right biceps. · Winnipeg Free Press

Will Smith had been out since June 6, 2026, due to a neck injury and is set to bat fifth in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. · Winnipeg Free Press

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