On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the Chicago Cubs (at home).
They are coming off a 6-4 loss on Friday.
Will Smith finished the game with one home run and three RBI’s in four at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Will Smith Decision
GettyWill Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Dodger Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
For Saturday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 4/25 S. Ohtani DH F. Freeman 1B M. Muncy 3B K. Tucker RF T. Hernández LF D. Rushing C A. Pages CF H. Kim SS A. Freeland 2B R. Sasaki SP”
S. Ohtani DH F. Freeman 1B M. Muncy 3B K. Tucker RF T. Hernández LF D. Rushing C A. Pages CF H. Kim SS A. Freeland 2B
R. Sasaki SP
Smith will not be in the lineup against the Cubs on Saturday.
He is currently batting .266 with three home runs, 14 RBI’s and 11 runs in his first 24 games of the season.
He is in his eighth year (all with the Dodgers).
David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports wrote: “Dave Roberts said Will Smith gets a day off because his back “is a little tight.” Roberts expects Smith to catch tomorrow. #Dodgers”
GettyWill Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers before the game against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Smith’s Incredible Run With The Dodgers
Smith is one the verge of becoming a franchise legend in Los Angeles.
He has made the All-Star Game in each of the previous three seasons.
Last year, Smith batted .296 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI’s, 64 runs and two stolen bases in 110 games.
GettyWill Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers tags out Pavin Smith #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks at home plate during the second inning of a game at Dodger Stadium on March 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Smith was picked 32nd in the 2016 MLB Draft by the Dodgers.
He has also helped lead the franchise to three World Series Championships.
Most recently, they beat the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win the 2025 title.
Dodgers Right Now
GettyManager Dave Roberts #30 reacts after Shohei Ohtani #17 was hit by a pitch from Randy Vásquez #98 of the San Diego Padres in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers are off to another strong start to the season.
They are 17-9 in 26 games, which has them as the second-place team in the National League West.
That said, the Dodgers have gone just 5-5 over their last.
Following the Cubs, they will play their next series on Monday night when they host the Miami Marlins.
At home, the Dodgers have gone 9-4 in 13 games.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Will Smith Decision Before Cubs Game