Will Smith returned to action for the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 1, 2026, after missing a few months with an injury.
Smith said the recovery became straightforward after the Dodgers found answers and determined that the injury needed time to heal. He described his return to the batter's box by saying, "felt like I didn't miss a beat."
Assessing the St. Louis Cardinals, Smith noted that they were aggressive in the strike zone and said, "I think they hit five homers or whatever." The Cardinals hit five home runs against the Dodgers, according to Smith's account.
Smith credited Unrea and Dalton Rushing for stepping up for the Dodgers while he and another Dodgers player were absent, adding, "those two did a good job."
With the Dodgers in the final month and fighting for seeding, Smith stated, "it's definitely time to step on the gas." He also explained that competing and playing for the Dodgers after spending months watching their games remains his goal: "that's what I want to do."