Dodgers Call up Chuckie Robinson as Will Smith Joins IL
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Chuckie Robinson, Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB.com - Will Smith, Dalton Rushing, Shohei Ohtani, Dave Roberts, Tyler Callihan, Spencer Horwitz, Ryan Ward
WHAT:
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani allowed a season-high four runs (three earned) in 6 2/3 innings during the game against the Pirates.
MLB.com - Ohtani's ERA rose from 0.74 to 1.06 after the game.
MLB.com - Tyler Callihan hit a three-run home run off Kyle Hurt in the eighth inning, marking his first career homer.
MLB.com - Spencer Horwitz hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, contributing to the Pirates' five-run inning.
MLB.com - Ohtani was 1-for-5 in the game and was robbed of a home run by left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
MLB.com - Ohtani's pitch count was 102, which was three short of his season high.
NY Post - Will Smith is on the 10-day injured list with an inflamed disc in his neck and is hopeful for a quick recovery, aiming to return when eligible next weekend.
Sportskeeda - The Los Angeles Dodgers called up Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A.
MLB.com - Will Smith will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck stiffness.
MLB.com - Smith is slashing .249/.338/.382 with six home runs in 52 games this season.
MLB.com - The Dodgers lost to the Pirates 9-8 after leading by five runs.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have an open spot on their 40-man roster for Robinson’s addition.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Chuckie Robinson is expected to join the Dodgers on Thursday for the finale of a three-game series against the Pirates.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated, “This one stung,” referring to the loss against the Pirates.
MLB.com - Will Smith is being placed on the injured list due to neck stiffness, leaving Dalton Rushing as the only healthy catcher.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Dodgers selected the contract of Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide backup.
(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:32 UTC)
In a tough game against the Pirates, Shohei Ohtani allowed a season-high four runs over six and two-thirds innings, raising his ERA from 0.74 to 1.06. Tyler Callihan made a splash with his first career home run, a three-run shot in the eighth inning, while Spencer Horwitz added a two-run homer, contributing to a five-run inning for the Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts expressed his disappointment, stating, "This one stung," reflecting the team's feelings after the loss.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:26 UTC)
Will Smith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an inflamed disc in his neck. He is optimistic about a swift recovery and hopes to be back on the field when he becomes eligible next weekend. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the lineup.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 14:26 UTC)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide backup after placing Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck stiffness. Smith, who is hitting .249 with six home runs this season, leaves Dalton Rushing as the only healthy catcher on the roster. Robinson is expected to join the team on Thursday for the finale of their three-game series against the Pirates, following a tough loss where the Dodgers fell 9-8 after leading by five runs.