Dodgers Catcher's Baby Arrives Amidst Playoff Push

Dodgers catcher Will Smith's wife, Cara, announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl named Carter. This continues the family's tradition, as all three of their children have been born in October. Their eldest daughter, Charlotte, was born in 2022, followed by Layton in October 2024. The Smiths are hopeful that the arrival of Carter will bring good fortune as the Dodgers aim for their third World Series appearance in three seasons.

The Dodgers currently face a challenging 2-0 deficit in the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Smith received a brief break between games for travel and rest, allowing him to be present for the birth. He is expected to return behind the plate for a critical Game 3, a must-win situation for Los Angeles to avoid a daunting 3-0 series lead. Smith has been in a slump at the plate this postseason, tallying only one hit in 19 at-bats. He will bat seventh in the lineup behind designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who is also struggling offensively.