"Will Smith is dealing with an ankle issue and “a little behind,” Dave Roberts said. He added that Smith has been running on an Alter-G treadmill," Ardaya wrote. As long as Smith is ready for opening day, or at worst, a few weeks later, this shouldn't be too big of an issue for the Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series and have fired up the engines to start their quest for back-to-back titles. A team with postseason hopes can never have enough durable and effective starting pitching;