INJURY UPDATE: Dodgers’ Will Smith is behind schedule in spring training due to an ankle injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have begun spring training at Camelback Ranch this week, and early injuries are already evident.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said All-Star catcher Will Smith, who is dealing with an ankle issue and is a bit behind schedule, has been using an Alter-G treadmill to work toward being healthy for the season’s start.

According to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, Smith caught Tyler Glasnow’s bullpen session on Friday and is scheduled for live batting practice, suggesting his ankle issue isn’t too serious for the Dodgers’ backstop.

After a 2024 season in which he hit .248/.327/.433 with 20 home runs and 75 RBIs, earned his second consecutive All-Star nod, and emerged as one of baseball’s top catchers, Smith is now supported behind the plate by the dependable Austin Barnes and, on the 40-man roster, Hunter Feduccia.

Smith has a month to be ready before the Dodgers kick off the season with games in Japan on March 18 and 19, followed by domestic Opening Day on March 27.