Smith's IL stint creates a playing time window for Rushing
Jun 12 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers placed C Will Smith on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Monday, June 8, with neck inflammation. The Dodgers recalled C Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Smith (-5% PT) hasn’t played since Friday, June 5 and now will officially be out for at least the next week. There is no indication that this is a serious issue and Smith could return when first eligible. C Dalton Rushing, who has taken advantage of his somewhat limited opportunities this season (.275/.352/.532 with 8 HR and 21 RBI in 122 PA should serve as the Dodgers primary C while Smith is out. Robinson (+5% PT) appeared in one game for the Dodgers last season and is...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Dodgers decide to put Ohtani on IL; DBacks bring back Gallen; O's lose Alexander...
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Corbin Burnes completes his rehab from Tommy John surgery; Bryce Elder will miss the remainder of the regular season; Masyn Winn back in the St. Louis lineup.
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
Judge set to return to Yankee lineup; Red Sox place Rafaela on IL; Ohtani unlikely to pitch again this season; and more...
Sep 8 2026 7:29am
Sep 8 2026 7:29am
With Jac Caglianone battling elbow soreness, John Rave should get some more OF time. Plus Micheal Arroyo up with Seattle, Luis Robert Jr. down in Baltimore, and more.
Sep 7 2026 9:37am
Sep 7 2026 9:37am
Kyle Teel returns to stabilize White Sox catching; McClanahan, Grisham hurting; C. Scott to take on some additional rest days, and more.
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
