Dodgers' Will Smith Has Bone Bruise in Hand, Will Likely Be Impacted Rest of Season

"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Will Smith is dealing with a bone bruise in his right hand. The catcher sustained the injury in Wednesday's loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was hit by a foul ball directly on his hand. Roberts admitted the bone bruise is something Smith will have to manage for the remainder of the season."

"Quite frankly, the Dodgers can't afford to lose Smith. Roberts is hopeful Smith won't require a stint on the injured list; however, a final decision will be made in the coming days. "I think with the results that we've received, I think that we can avoid the IL," Roberts said. "But we'll kind of give him a few days before we have to make that IL decision.""

Will Smith sustained a bone bruise in his right hand after being struck by a foul ball in Wednesday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He will likely have to manage the injury for the remainder of the season. The Dodgers have limited catching depth, with rookie Dalton Rushing injured and Ben Rortvedt the lone healthy catcher on the active roster. Dave Roberts hopes Smith can avoid the injured list and said the team will wait a few days before making a final IL decision. Smith may not return to the lineup until next week, and his health is critical to Los Angeles's postseason goals.

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