Will Smith, Max Muncy Return to Dodgers Lineup for Series Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated veterans Will Smith and Max Muncy ahead of the first game of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. Smith missed the last two games of the Dodgers’ series against the Cubs with a minor back issue , and Muncy exited the second game of the series with illness —also missing the final game of the set. The Dodgers won both of the final two games regardless, bouncing back from an opening game loss.
The Dodgers will celebrate Japanese Heritage Night in Monday’s game, which kicks off at 7:10 p. m. PT.
Apr 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) react after colliding during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images Who Will Play for the Dodgers on Monday? Right-handed starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his sixth start of the season Monday, and will look to maintain his stellar record on the season.
Despite being credited with two losses, Yamamoto has been fantastic for the Dodgers on the mound. He has a 2. 48 ERA through 32.
2 innings pitched, and has struck out 28 batters in that time. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a great game Sunday after a rough stretch since snapping his record-breaking on-base streak, and will bat first for the Dodgers tonight. First baseman Freddie Freeman will keep his No.