LOS ANGELES —
The All-Star catcher is batting .296 with 61 RBIs this season and a .901 OPS.
Smith is the longtime starting catcher for the Dodgers, who are trying to defend their World Series championship.
Smith is wearing a splint and doing activities that don’t involve his right hand such as running, core work and swinging a bat with his left hand.
Asked if he’s optimistic that Smith will be available to start the postseason, Roberts said: “That’s up in the air. Don’t know that.”
Ben Rortvedt is expected to get the “lion’s share” of starts at catcher, Roberts added. Rortvedt was acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline to provide depth, and they have been happy with his play this month.
