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Dodgers Promote Ben Rortvedt, DFA Alexis Diaz After Will Smith Hand Injury

The club has not placed Smith on the injured list pending CT results, leaving Ben Rortvedt active as a depth catcher.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that catcher Will Smith’s right hand is still “sore” after he took a foul tip off of it during Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. X-rays were negative, and the Dodgers hope to postpone a decision on whether to place him on the IL. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Aug 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) celebrates as he rounds the bases on a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jul 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) reacts after a called strike during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland (76) rounds the bases after hititng a solo home run during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Will Smith left Wednesday’s game after a foul tip to his right hand; X-rays were negative, a CT scan is pending, and he is unlikely to play this weekend.
  • Los Angeles selected Ben Rortvedt’s contract and added him as a third catcher, with plans for him to support Dalton Rushing.
  • Infielder Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple-A after batting .190 in 29 games, including a .077/.111/.077 slump over his past eight games.
  • To open a 40-man spot, the Dodgers designated right-hander Alexis Diaz for assignment; he logged a 5.00 ERA in nine appearances for LA after saving 37 games for Cincinnati in 2023.
  • The team is postponing any injured-list move for Smith as it awaits test results and prepares for the series in Baltimore.