"Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been on the injured list since Sept 9, but has been dealing with a fracture in his hand since a foul ball hit him about on Sept. 3. LA originally thought that it was a deep bone bruise, especially after initial testing was clean, but additional imaging revealed a hairline fracture. Smith is currently wearing a splint on his hand."
""Optimistic that he's going to come back at some point, doubtful it's the regular season," Roberts said prior to their game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. "Having him available for the postseason, we're still hopeful." "It's baseball. It's what happens," Friedman said. "Obviously, there are all kinds of different injuries, and no one's going to feel sorry for us. We've got to do the best we can to hold down the fort until he's back.""
Will Smith suffered a hand injury after a foul ball on Sept. 3 and was placed on the injured list Sept. 9. Initial tests suggested a deep bone bruise, but further imaging revealed a hairline fracture. Smith is wearing a splint and will attempt to ramp up activities ahead of the postseason depending on his pain tolerance. Manager Dave Roberts doubts a return before the regular season ends but remains hopeful for postseason availability. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman noted the unpredictable nature of injuries. Dalton Rushing and Ben Rortvedt are handling catching duties in his absence.
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