Will Smith said on September 17, 2026, that he would have done whatever was necessary to return and help the Los Angeles Dodgers win.
“I would have just gone through kind of whatever I needed to do to get back out there and help you guys win,” Smith said. He added, “I don't think I would have missed it,” expressing his determination not to miss the Dodgers' run.
Smith praised Pouch for helping lead the pitchers and contributing offensively while Smith was away, saying, “he's been great... helping lead the pitchers, getting some hits here and there.” Smith also explained that Pouch filled a needed role after Rushing went down: “with rushing going down, obviously need someone to step up and he's stepped up big.”
Fetty described Smith's support after Fetty was called up, stating, “when I get called up, you know, helps me out, learn the pictures quick.” Fetty also noted that Smith had been helpful during spring training, the season and after Fetty's call-up: “even before I got traded, you know, during spring training during the season, he's been super helpful.”
Fetty said Smith supported the Dodgers from the bench during the hot game by bringing water, towels and ice towels: “I was bringing waters, towels, yeah, ice towels, waters.” Smith's stated outlook was to return to the field and help the Dodgers win, while Pouch had stepped up after Rushing went down.