LOS ANGELES — For the first time since he went on the injured list over two weeks ago, there is reason to be optimistic about Will Smith’s availability for the start of the postseason.

Smith took live at-bats off Bobby Miller and Kyle Hurt (brought in for that purpose) during the Dodgers’ workout Monday and showed no signs that his injured right hand was hindering him .

It was Smith’s first time facing a pitcher since he played against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 9. His hand injury flared up the next day and Smith went on the IL when a hairline fracture in his hand was discovered.

“He’s doing everything he can and it’s just tricky,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said over the weekend. “You never know with bones. One day it might feel better and we can really take off. We’re

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