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Dodgers catcher Will Smith injured, out for season; playoff return uncertain.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand, sustained from a foul tip, and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with his postseason availability uncertain.
The injury, confirmed after additional imaging, ends his season, though manager Dave Roberts remains cautiously optimistic about a potential playoff return.
Smith, a three-time All-Star, was having a standout year with a .296 batting average, 17 home runs, and 61 RBIs, contributing 4.1 fWAR.
His absence leaves the Dodgers relying on Ben Rortvedt, acquired at the trade deadline, to handle catching duties.
Rortvedt, while limited offensively, is praised for his defensive skills and game-calling ability.
Rookie Dalton Rushing, struggling with a .184/.246/.288 line, is unlikely to start in the playoffs.
The team, already assured of a postseason berth, now faces added pressure to protect leads without Smith’s offensive presence, especially with their elite starting rotation.
El receptor de los Dodgers Will Smith lesionado, fuera de la temporada; el regreso a los playoffs es incierto.