Will Smith Still 3-4 Weeks Away, Rehab Assignment Required
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed catcher Will Smith is not close to returning, needing a rehab stint before rejoining the club.
Dave Roberts told reporters that catcher Will Smith requires at least three to four more weeks before he can return, with a rehab assignment included in that timeline. Smith has been ramping up baseball activities and was seen throwing on the field. The update confirms he remains unavailable for the near term. This is a meaningful absence for a lineup cornerstone.
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