Could Smith's neck injury change Dodgers' Trade Deadline plans?

Could Smith's neck injury change Dodgers' Trade Deadline plans? The Dodgers’ starting catcher Will Smith has been sidelined for an extended period due to neck stiffness, first scratched from the June 5 lineup and later placed on the 10-day injured list on June 11. Although the team initially hoped he could return the next day or during Pittsburgh’s series, he is still not close to activation as the second half begins. Manager Dave Roberts said the club shut Smith down from baseball activities during the All-Star break to help reduce inflammation and soreness after an inflamed disc was diagnosed. A shot received weeks after the injury did not provide enough relief, and the Dodgers expect no earlier than mid-August. Behind Smith, Dalton Rushing has produced a 120 wRC+ through at least 200 plate appearances, reducing urgency at catcher before the Aug. 3, 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.