# Los Angeles Dodgers activate Will Smith, Justin Wrobleski and Dalton Rushing

Los Angeles Dodgers activated All-Star catcher Will Smith, left-hander Justin Wrobleski, and catcher Dalton Rushing from the injured list on Tuesday.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith, All-Star left-hander Justin Wrobleski, and catcher Dalton Rushing from the injured list. [^1]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Sebastian Rodriguez from the Toronto Blue Jays. [^2]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a trade on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. [^3]

Justin Wrobleski, 26, was activated from the injured list after left forearm inflammation; he posted an 11-5 record with a 3.56 ERA in 21 appearances this season and earned his first All-Star Game selection. [^4]

The Dodgers optioned outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment as corresponding moves when MLB rosters expanded by two. [^5]

Will Smith, 31, had been out since early June with an inflamed cervical disk in his neck and was batting .249 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 52 games for the Dodgers this season. [^6]

The trade was announced via the team's official social media account on X, formerly Twitter. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Los Angeles Dodgers activated three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith, All-Star left-hander Justin Wrobleski, and catcher Dalton Rushing from the injured list. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Sebastian Rodriguez from the Toronto Blue Jays. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
3. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a trade on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
4. Justin Wrobleski, 26, was activated from the injured list after left forearm inflammation; he posted an 11-5 record with a 3.56 ERA in 21 appearances this season and earned his first All-Star Game selection. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. The Dodgers optioned outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment as corresponding moves when MLB rosters expanded by two. (Hindustan Times, News)
6. Will Smith, 31, had been out since early June with an inflamed cervical disk in his neck and was batting .249 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 52 games for the Dodgers this season. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. The trade was announced via the team's official social media account on X, formerly Twitter. (Yahoo! Sports, News)

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