The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for the NL Wild Card Series , and they may have a surprise addition to their roster. All-Star catcher Will Smith is expected to be active . He has missed nearly a month with a broken third metacarpal in his throwing hand . According to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya, Smith will be one of three catchers the Dodgers carry into their showdown with the Reds in the MLB postseason .

Smith has played just one game since September 3. His recovery, however, has shown encouraging progress. During team workouts, he faced live pitching. He also tested his throwing arm with positive results. Those steps convinced the Dodgers he could still offer value, even in a limited role. For a club searching for any edge against a dangerous Reds squad, Smith’s prese

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