Dodgers' Will Smith scratched with stiff neck

Created at 6 Jun · 06:10 UTC3 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.

Who's Involved

Will Smith

Dodgers player scratched from lineup

Dave Roberts

Dodgers manager expecting Smith's return

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.

↳ 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.

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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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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' Will Smith scratched with stiff neck

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