Dodgers' Will Smith receives a breather on Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means:
Smith will head to the bench after Austin Barnes was named Los Angeles' starting catcher for Clayton Kershaw.
According to Baseball Savant on 140 batted balls this season, Smith has produced a 9.3% barrel rate and a .274 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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