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Dodgers' Will Smith scratched with stiff neck

Created at 6 Jun · 6:10 AM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
IN SHORT

Dodgers catcher Will Smith was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a stiff neck. Manager Dave Roberts anticipates Smith will return to the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Angels.

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Who's Involved

Will Smith
Dodgers player scratched from lineup
Dave Roberts
Dodgers manager expecting Smith's return

↳ Why This Matters

This impacts the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game and raises questions about player availability for Sunday's series finale, potentially affecting team performance and betting lines.

Key facts

  • Will Smith was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup on Saturday.
  • The reason for his scratch was a stiff neck.
  • Manager Dave Roberts expects Smith to play on Sunday.

Dodgers catcher Will Smith was removed from the team's lineup on Saturday due to experiencing a stiff neck. Manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism that Smith would be able to return to the lineup on Sunday, the final game of the Dodgers' three-game series against the Angels.

Frequently asked questions

Will Smith was scratched due to a stiff neck.

Manager Dave Roberts expects him to be back in the lineup on Sunday.

Dave Roberts is the manager of the Dodgers.

What Happens Next

01Will Smith is expected to be back in the lineup on Sunday.

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How It Developed

7 Jun · 1:22 AM
This article reports Will Smith was scratched from the lineup with a stiff neck but is expected back Sunday.
New York Post via PiQSuite
6 Jun · 11:00 AM
The new article focuses on Shohei Ohtani's pitching performance and Cy Young Award chances, not his pinch-hitting status.
New York Post via PiQSuite
5 Jun · 6:36 AM
Dave Roberts opted not to pinch-hit Shohei Ohtani in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' 3-2 walk-off loss to Arizona.
Los Angeles Times via PiQSuite

Sources

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Why Dave Roberts didn't pinch-hit Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' walk-off lossm.piqsuite.com
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani close to perfect, but he needs to do more for NL Cy Young Awardm.piqsuite.com
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Will Smith scratched from Dodgers' lineup with stiff neckm.piqsuite.com

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