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Smith said fatigue from the grind of catching has not been the reason for his recent slump and he broke out with a solo home run in his first at-bat Saturday.
Chris Taylor will likely be activated off the injured list to join the Dodgers on Friday in New York. Julio Urías starts on the mound in that first game after the All-Star break. The rest of the starting rotation is to be determined, including when Clayton Kershaw might return from shoulder soreness.
The 28-year-old outfielder is having a breakout season with Tampa Bay.
The rookie outfielder is on a hot streak after a slow start to the season.
One of the top hitters in his generation, the future Hall of Famer has changed along with game.