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Dodgers' Will Smith won't return before the All-Star break
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- SACRAMENTO — The first half of the season will conclude with Will Smith in the same place he has been for the last month: the injured list.
- The Dodgers’ three-time All-Star catcher has been on the IL since June 8 because of what the Dodgers list as neck inflammation.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he “just can’t see any world” in which Smith would return before the All-Star break, which concludes July 16.
Will Smith remains on the IL because of a neck injury. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) By Bill Shaikin Columnist Follow July 1, 2026 6:12 PM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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SACRAMENTO — The first half of the season will conclude with Will Smith in the same place he has been for the last month: the injured list.
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