Dodgers notes: Will Smith status up in the air, Roki Sasaki makes history, Miguel Rojas injury update

The Los Angeles Dodgers still have All-Star catcher Will Smith’s status up in the air for Game 3 of the NLDS. Smith came off the bench in Games 1 and 2 and was able to both hit and continue working behind the plate after replacing Ben Rortvedt. The Dodgers could employ a similar game plan in Game 3.

In other news, rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki made history after his save on Monday night. Sasaki has been electric since returning to the mound after more than four months on the injured list, but instead of falling out of the rotation, the 23-year-old has been a crucial member of the bullpen.

Finally, manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update on Miguel Rojas after he left Monday’s win early with a hamstring injury. Rojas made a diving play to tag out speedster and former Dodger Trea Turner in the sixth inning.

“I know he’s adjusted the hamstring a little bit,” Roberts said. “He obviously has the day off and won’t start tomorrow, but I’m sure he’ll be ready for whatever we need from him in the game tomorrow. But I think he’ll be fine.”

Here’s the latest Dodgers news and stories (click on the headline for the full article):

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts non-committal on Will Smith starting NLDS Game 3

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki is the first pitcher in MLB history to have a relief performance

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts provides an update on Miguel Rojas’ injury after leaving Game 2

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts defended use of Blake Treinen over Roki Sasaki in 9th inning

Dodgers starting pitchers have already made crazy franchise history this postseason

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts calls Dave Roberts perhaps the best manager he’s ever had

Dodgers videos of the day:

Dodgers tweets of the day:

Mookie Betts says choosing Freddie Freeman for the finale last night was harder than the wheel game:

“Freddie’s game was a lot harder. That was a tough situation. Sometimes you get a group of guys together and just figure out ways to win, it’s not always going to look…

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Dave Roberts was actually defended for initially going to Blake Treinen over Roki Sasaki in the 9th inning last night?

What was your first reaction when you saw this happen? pic.twitter.com/EmZoUTBL9q

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Roki Sasaki is the first pitcher in MLB history to record the first two saves of his career in the postseason.

Do you rise to the occasion when called upon? pic.twitter.com/dEKA6wi9KV

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Absolutely disgusting from the start of the Dodgers’ rotation to start the postseason.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3 at home is the definition of luxury? pic.twitter.com/iuGDCtgAMN

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Dave Roberts on Mookie Betts’ crazy transition from right field to shortstop:

“It’s never been done before… to play in the biggest games, you need a special brain and talent to do it.”

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Mookie Betts and Dave Roberts will be chasing their third World Series title in five years together in October.

Roberts still takes criticism for his playing decisions every day.

However, Mookie has no doubts about how great Doc is? pic.twitter.com/A7cOdjHzGg

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Mookie Betts expects Dodgers Nation to be loud at Dodger Stadium tomorrow:

“We have to take that with us, those boys certainly did that. That was a really good atmosphere to play in.”

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 7, 2025

Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn images

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