Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers has recently taken several days off to manage his workload as a catcher, aiming for long-term performance. Manager Dave Roberts emphasizes the physical demands of the catcher position and that strategic rest can maintain Smith's effectiveness throughout the season. Despite previous injuries affecting his performance, including a significant bone bruise, Smith's starts to the seasons have shown promise. He has achieved impressive batting averages historically and aims to maintain health and performance continuity.
"I'm just more playing the long game," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "I think all catchers across the board, in the second half of the season, start to get weary and get tired."
"...he's become one of the most dangerous offensive threats baseball has to offer among all catchers, which is tremendous value as it is not a position known for offensive prowess."
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