Shohei Ohtani wants to go as far as possible in the upcoming postseason, just like all his teammates. But unfortunately, there are strong doubts that Will Smith will be available for October, and it was the manager himself who announced the bad news.
Dodgers catcher Smith will likely miss the rest of the regular season due to a right-hand injury, a significant blow to the team as it heads into the playoffs. According to manager Dave Roberts, Smith’s status for the start of the postseason is “up in the air.”
For Ohtani, being without Smith is a major setback, as the catcher knows the Japanese star well. This season, they have been working with a good connection that has yielded positive results. The replacement will have to be prepared to adapt quickly to the Japanese player and avoid a c