The Los Angels Dodgers activated three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith from the injured list Tuesday amid a flurry of roster activity that also included the return of All-Star left-hander Justin Wrobleski.
He has been out for a month with a slight UCL tear in his right elbow but did not undergo surgery. Rushing, 25, was batting .253 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in his second major league season. Wrobleski, 26, was 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA in 21 appearances this season while earning his first All-Star Game nod. He went on the IL with left forearm inflammation after he pitched to an 8.69 ERA in four starts from July 28-Aug. 15. Jose Rodriguez, 25, was 4-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 21 appearances this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Sebastian Rodriguez, 20, went 4-0 with a 6.00 ERA in seven relief appearances for Toronto’s squad in the Dominican Summer League.
With MLB rosters expanding by two on Tuesday, the Dodgers made a pair of corresponding moves when they optioned outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment.
