Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had a positive day on Monday, facing live pitching for the first time since Sept. 9.
If Smith doesn’t suffer a setback on Tuesday, it sounds like there’s a real chance he could make the Dodgers’ Wild Card roster, with LA likely carrying three catchers in case they need more insurance behind Smith.
“If he can get through today and feel good, then it’s a viable thought,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Smith making the roster.
In other news, the Dodgers revealed 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki’s expected status for the Wild Card series. The young pitcher missed over four months due to a shoulder injury and has made just two relief appearances, totaling two innings pitched, since his return earlier this month.
Additionally, All-Star third baseman Max Muncy provided an injury update ahead of the Wild Card round. The slugger missed his team’s final four regular season games as he hopes to rejoin the Dodgers at a pivotal time.
Finally, Sasaki isn’t the only Dodger without a solidified role heading into the postseason as manager Dave Roberts has some decisions to make on a few other members of his squad. Emmet Sheehan is one player who can potentially see a different role than what he experienced during the regular season, as well as future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, who is not going to be on the Wild Card roster.
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Roki Sasaki Receives Major Update on Wild Card Status for Dodgers
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Emmet Sheehan’s Postseason Role for Dodgers Revealed
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Leaves Door Open for Clayton Kershaw Pitching in Postseason
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Breaks Down Key Difference Between Padres, Giants Rivalries
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