Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Provides Unfortunate Will Smith Neck Injury Update

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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Provides Unfortunate Will Smith Neck Injury Update

Smith has been out since suffering an injury against the Angels on June 5. Roberts revealed that the three-time All-Star's neck has continued to bother him as he tried ramping up baseball activities recently, so LA has decided to shut him down again this week. The Dodgers hope Smith can begin ramping up later and expect him back this year.

By Ankit Sharma

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