I also miss the consistency that a resilient starter like Wood once brought to the rotation, even if his second stint here ended with a forgettable few pitches. I miss the stability that a genuine closer like Jansen once brought to the bullpen, even if his tenure here ended in a dumpster fire. ![]() This may make little sense, but neither does a slowly decaying Dodger mound, so I’ll just write it anyway. This seems unimaginable, but so does three walk-off losses in a week. This sounds crazy, but so does the fact that this could be the worst pitching staff in Dodgers history. ![]() So we’re going to take it day to day and see where we’re at come Friday.” I think today is much better than it was yesterday. “There’s a temptation, but to do that right now would be overreacting. “But once we get to Friday … we’ll probably make a decision at that point. “I think where we’re at, with the versatility of the bench, I don’t think we’re pressed right now,” manager Dave Roberts said before Wednesday night’s game. Utility man Chris Taylor will play third base in Muncy’s absence, like he did in Tuesday night’s 5-1 victory over the White Sox, and the Dodgers will play short-handed until Muncy, who did some defensive work Wednesday, returns to the lineup or goes on the IL. Left-hander Adam Kolarek, who threw 1 ⅓ scoreless innings in Sunday’s bullpen game against the Phillies, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Miller.Īn MRI test determined that Max Muncy has a grade 2 left-hamstring strain, an injury that will sideline the Dodgers third baseman for the final two games of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox and most likely Friday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants.īut the Dodgers believe the slugger, who suffered the injury in Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, might be able to return Saturday, so they will hold off on a decision on whether to put Muncy on the 10-day injured list until Friday or Saturday. Reliever Shelby Miller rejoined the team and was activated from the bereavement for Wednesday night’s game. ![]() “We don’t have a starter yet for Friday, but I think a bullpen day is safe to say right now, unless we decide otherwise.” “The thought was, if we can give him an extra day, there’s probably no downside to it,” Roberts said of Miller. That will allow rookie right-hander Bobby Miller, who is 3-0 with an 0.78 ERA in his first four big-league starts, an extra day of rest before Saturday night’s start against the Giants. With the rotation down to four healthy starters in the wake of injuries to Urías and Dustin May (right-forearm strain), the Dodgers will probably go with another bullpen game for Friday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants. He will need a minor league rehab start or two before returning to the rotation. Urías, who suffered a setback in his rehabilitation last week, will probably throw a two-inning simulated game off a bullpen mound this weekend before facing hitters next week. Julio Urías, out since May 18 because of a left-hamstring strain, threw off a bullpen mound Wednesday, a workout that manager Dave Roberts said “was as good of an effort as I’ve seen from him in quite some time.” David Peralta, who led off this inning, grounded to short. Mookie Betts singled to right, Heyward and Vargas scoring, Barnes to third. Right-hander and former Dodger Joe Kelly now pitching for the White Sox. The White Sox manager then came out to complain about something and was ejected. Tim Anderson tried to get Vargas at second, but he beat the throw. Austin Barnes hit a high bouncer to short. Miguel Vargas, batting for James Outman, walked to load the bases. Left-hander Aaron Bummer now pitching for the White Sox. The ball got past Grandal and everyone moved up, Peralta scoring. Peralta held at third, but the White Sox threw home anyway. ![]() Chris Taylor singled to center, Peralta to second. Elvis Andrus grounded to third.ĭodgers: David Peralta hir a bouncer off the pitcher, the ball deflected to short and Peralta beat the throw. Rojas flipped to Betts, who barehanded it and tried to find the bag, but Burger beat him there. White Sox: Jake Burger grounded to short, the ball went right between Rojas’ legs for an error.
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