"Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had a positive day on Monday, facing live pitching for the first time since Sept. 9. If Smith doesn't suffer a setback on Tuesday, it sounds like there's a real chance he could make the Dodgers' Wild Card roster, with LA likely carrying three catchers in case they need more insurance behind Smith. "If he can get through today and feel good, then it's a viable thought," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Smith making the roster."
"In other news, the Dodgers revealed 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki's expected status for the Wild Card series. The young pitcher missed over four months due to a shoulder injury and has made just two relief appearances, totaling two innings pitched, since his return earlier this month. Additionally, All-Star third baseman Max Muncy provided an injury update ahead of the Wild Card round. The slugger missed his team's final four regular season games as he hopes to rejoin the Dodgers at a pivotal time."
Will Smith faced live pitching Monday for the first time since Sept. 9 and could make the Dodgers' Wild Card roster if he avoids a setback, with Los Angeles likely to carry three catchers for insurance. Roki Sasaki missed over four months with a shoulder injury and has made just two relief appearances and two innings since returning, leaving his Wild Card status limited. Max Muncy missed the final four regular-season games while seeking to return for the Wild Card round. Emmet Sheehan may see a different postseason role. Clayton Kershaw will not be on the Wild Card roster, and several minor leaguers traveled with the team as potential options.
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