Will Smith working toward returning to Dodgers from injured list

DENVER — Dodgers catcher Will Smith, a key to the club’s postseason success and a player with the tools to help get the stalled offense back in gear, is churning closer to a September return.

“[There is a chance] for a lot of live [batting practices] for him, facing pitchers, and then I think there’s a chance that he goes out on rehab next week,” manager Dave Roberts said. “So I think…