"The Los Angeles Dodgers have counted on getting healthy for the final month of the regular season and into October, but now have a new injury concern with Will Smith. He was removed in the third inning of Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Dalton Rushing pinch-hitting. That came after the SportsNet LA broadcast showed Smith taking a foul ball off his right hand in the bottom of the second inning."
"How would Dodgers handle a Will Smith injury? If Smith is to miss extended time, it likely would create an everyday opportunity for Rushing. He's admittedly struggled adjusting to part-time role since making his MLB debut, but the Dodgers have remained confident and patient. Manager Dave Roberts on multiple occasions has emphasized the Dodgers are primarily focused on Rushing contributing defensively and meshing with the pitching staff."
Will Smith exited in the third inning after taking a foul ball off his right hand and was diagnosed with a right-hand contusion. The team will conduct testing to determine the full extent of the injury, with a possible fracture posing the greatest postseason risk. Smith entered the game hitting .297/.406/.499 with 19 doubles, 17 homers and 61 RBI. The Dodgers have managed Smith's workload aggressively this season to prevent a second-half decline. If Smith misses extended time, Dalton Rushing would likely see everyday at-bats despite early struggles adjusting to a part-time role. Manager Dave Roberts stressed Rushing's defensive contribution and rapport with pitchers.
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