The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a slew of roster transactions on Tuesday afternoon before their new series with the St. Louis Cardinals. The major headline of the roster news is that Will Smith and Dalton Rushing were activated from the IL.

For the first time in nearly three whole months, Will Smith was back in the starting lineup for the start of the Dodgers’ nine-game homestand on Tuesday. Smith finished the game going 1-5 with a double and two RBI on Tuesday against the St.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing and left-hander Justin Wrobleski from the injured list.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a six-player transaction before their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Among them was outfielder Alek Thomas, who was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

L.A. gets a boost to begin September as its top two catchers come off the IL.

For example, 24-year-old utility man Thomas Saggese is back in the majors and this stint is going much better than the beginning of the 2026 season. In the Dodgers series alone, Saggese has gone 4-for-7 so far with three homers,

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