Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Designate Ben Rortvedt
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made several roster moves ahead of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Sources (9)
- Dodgers notes: Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Teoscar Hernández Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Dodgers' roster shuffle brings back Will Smith. Shohei Ohtani's pitching outlook next FOX Sports · 7h ago
- Los Angeles Dodgers Cut Ties with 5-Year MLB Player After Will Smith, Dalton Rushing News Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Smith returns from IL; Rushing, Wrobleski also activated MLB.com · 7h ago
- Will Smith and Dalton Rushing among Dodgers activated as rosters expand for September Los Angeles Times · 7h ago
- Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Will Smith News Before Cardinals Game Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Will Smith, Dalton Rushing activated off IL for Los Angeles Dodgers USA Today · 7h ago
- Dodgers activate Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Justin Wrobleski, call up Alex Freeland True Blue LA · 7h ago
- Dodgers Activate Will Smith, Designate Ben Rortvedt MLB Trade Rumors · 7h ago
The story so far
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated catcher Will Smith and outfielder Dalton Rushing from the injured list. They have also called up pitcher Justin Wrobleski and outfielder Alex Freeland from the minor leagues. The moves come as rosters expand for September.
The Dodgers have also designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment. The Los Angeles Times and Yahoo Sports both mention the timing of the moves in relation to the Cardinals game. MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA provide details on the players involved.
The Los Angeles Times and USA Today do not mention Rortvedt. The Dodgers have not yet announced what will happen with Rortvedt.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (89% supported) Updated 3h ago.
The obvious questions
Who was activated by the Dodgers?
Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Justin Wrobleski and Alex Freeland.
Who was designated for assignment?
Ben Rortvedt.
Why were these moves made?
The Dodgers are expanding their roster for September.
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