Jason Heyward has been out since April 3 attributable to a strained again, however that hasn't restricted the Dodgers' outfield manufacturing.
Free agent signing Teoscar Hernández performed as marketed; a giant energy menace who collects RBIs in bunches with an inclination to strike out. Since being known as up from Triple-A, Andy Pages has quietly entered the Rookie of the 12 months dialog and leads all Dodgers outfielders in wRC+. The interchangeable mixture of Chris Taylor, James Outman and Kiké Hernández didn’t meet expectations, however didn’t weigh an excessive amount of on the effectiveness of the formation.
As Heyward's restoration course of nears completion, the Dodgers have some robust choices to make about which gamers will stay on the roster when he returns, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
With Pages right here to remain, the Dodgers now have a choice to make with James Outman… If Outman doesn't make method for Heyward, which might be comprehensible given their protection in middle, the Dodgers may look to provide Chris Taylor a stroke of luck.
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Walker Buehler made his return on Monday in opposition to the Miami Marlins, throwing 4 innings whereas permitting three earned runs and putting out 4. With the way in which Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have pitched to begin the season, Buehler received't be seen because the definitive ace for the rotation.
Invoice Plunkett of the Orange County Register notes that Buehler isn't adamant about making an attempt to be the ace of the pitching workers, slightly he's extra centered on profitable.
“I don't suppose proper now that I'm going to be No. 1 on our staff, and that's fantastic with me. I've been there earlier than, and clearly I'm not right here now. However I'd wish to push myself nearer to that dialog. No matter I’ve to do do to assist win and to get again to it, I believe these are our objectives.”
Dodger Insider's Cary Osborne writes about Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his want to proceed to excel on the main league degree.
“He's actually accountable for himself and what he must do to achieve success,” [Mark] Prior says. “And I don't imply success like wins, losses and strikeouts, however how he executes the pitches. How he delivers one of the best pitch doable. And I believe that's one thing that's been spectacular to look at. As a result of it takes plenty of psychological self-discipline.”
Since his debut, Yamamoto has posted a 3-0 report with a exceptional 1.76 ERA, putting out 45 and strolling simply seven in seven begins.
