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Smith saw his walk rate dip and his strikeout rate increase last season, which led to a 13-point dip in batting average and 32-point decline in on-base percentage. At least the power held steady as he swatted 20 home runs. He hits in the middle of a potent lineup, so there is plenty of reason to target this consistent performer at the weak catcher position.
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Will Smith went 2-for-4 and knocked in one of the Dodgers' two runs in Tuesday's win over the Angels.
One of the game's steadiest hitters this season, Smith has had a sub-.900 OPS after exactly one game this season. That came 10 days ago, and he's since gone 8-for-22 with a homer, five RBI and seven walks in seven games.
Will Smith is absent from the Dodgers' starting lineup for Thursday's battle against the Reds.
It appears to be nothing more than a regular day of rest for Smith being a day game after a night game. With J.D. Martinez locked into the designated hitter spot in the order, it has seemingly led to Smith getting more full days off this season -- much to the chagrin of fantasy managers. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday and bat ninth against Graham Ashcraft and the Reds.
Will Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer on Wednesday in the Dodgers' loss to the Reds.
Smith belted a two-run homer off lefty Brandon Williamson in the third inning for his ninth long ball of the season. The 28-year-old backstop remains the top catcher in the fantasy landscape and is slashing a sublime .305/.407/.532 with 31 runs scored, nine homers, 32 RBI and one stolen base across 189 plate appearances.
Will Smith is not in the Dodgers' lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
It's a routine day off for Smith, who has caught six straight games for the Dodgers. Austin Barnes will handle the catching duties with Gavin Stone on the bump for Los Angeles.
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