Will Smith

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Will Smith will be available to catch in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Roberts did not confirm if Smith would start Game 1 on Saturday, but it appears that Smith is close to making his postseason debut. He owns a .200/.283/.371 slash line across 210 postseason at-bats.

Will Smith is expected to be available as a pinch-hitter in the Dodgers Wild Card Series against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Smith is working his way back from a hand injury. He has officially made the roster for the Wild Card Series.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Will Smith could be an option to be on the Wild Card roster.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will take live batting practice on Monday. If all goes well, he could be available for the series.

The status remains unclear for Will Smith heading into the postseason.

Fantasy Impact

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday he’s more “hoping” than “hopeful” that Smith will return in time for the Wild Card series. He has been sidelined for the past couple of weeks with a hairline fracture in his right hand.

Will Smith underwent additional imaging which revealed a hairline fracture in his right hand, a diagnosis that makes his status for the beginning of the postseason in question.

Fantasy Impact

While Will Smith has begun catching bullpen sessions, he has not yet begun to hit and will need more time to recover from a hairline fracture. His return during the regular season is doubtful, and he could also miss the start of the playoffs. In his absence, Ben Rortvedt will continue to see the bulk of the opportunities behind the plate.