Dodgers' Will Smith Makes Wild-Card Roster Despite Hairline Hand Fracture

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been included on the team's 26-man wild-card roster for their series against the Cincinnati Reds, despite nursing a hairline fracture in his right hand. Smith, a two-time All-Star, missed the last three weeks of the season due to the injury but made late progress in his recovery, making his inclusion possible. While his presence as a potential pinch-hitter is seen as a boon, it remains unclear if he will be able to start Game 1 at Dodger Stadium. Ben Rortvedt is also on the roster and is expected to start behind the plate if Smith is unable to play. The Dodgers will carry three catchers for the series.