The Dodgers positioned Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured checklist previous to yesterday’s sport, as an MRI revealed that the veteran outfielder is coping with a left knee bone bruise. Supervisor Dave Roberts informed reporters (together with Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Occasions) that no structural injury was present in Heyward’s knee, so the IL stint won’t be too prolonged. That is the second IL go to of the season for Heyward, who already missed about six weeks as a result of again tightness. Heyward has hit .203/.299/.398 over 137 plate appearances, which interprets to precisely league-average (100 wRC+) offense whereas virtually solely dealing with right-handed pitching, plus Heyward has contributed his typical robust protection as an everyday proper fielder and part-time heart fielder.
James Outman was known as up from Triple-A to take Heyward’s spot on the roster and his general position within the Los Angeles outfield combine. After ending third in NL Rookie of the 12 months voting final season, Outman obtained off to such a chilly begin (.516 OPS in 124 PA) that the Dodgers optioned him to Triple-A in mid-Could. With the caveat that the Pacific Coast League could be very hitter-friendly, Outman has hit .279/.393/.531 with 9 homers in 179 PA with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis, offering some hope that he has gotten himself again on observe. A resurgent Outman can be a giant enhance for the Dodgers, and if Outman is productive and Heyward doesn’t miss a lot time, this inner assist would possibly issue into no matter plans the membership has about including outfield assist on the deadline.
Extra well being information from across the NL West…
The Padres activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 10-day IL previous to yesterday’s sport, and optioned infielder Eguy Rosario to Triple-A within the corresponding transfer. A left thumb contusion despatched Campusano to the IL on June 21, and as anticipated on the time of the location, Campusano didn’t miss a lot past the 10-day minimal. The catcher has hit an underwhelming .234/.282/.371 over 220 PA and defensive metrics have painted a tough image of his glovework, although Campusano stays in line for almost all of taking part in time over Kyle Higashioka.
Ketel Marte is day-to-day with again tightness, because the Diamondbacks introduced after the second baseman made an early exit from yesterday’s 10-8 loss to the Padres. Supervisor Torey Lovullo defined to reporters (together with MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert) that Marte has been bothered by his again for a couple of days, and nonetheless performed eight innings on Friday earlier than requiring a pinch-hitter within the ninth. The 43-45 D’Backs can solely hope that Marte’s again downside doesn’t proceed to linger, because the star second baseman has been a giant cause why Arizona continues to linger within the wild card race. Marte is hitting .284/.353/.506 with 17 residence runs over 380 PA, and whereas followers acknowledged this efficiency by voting Marte into the NL’s beginning lineup for the All-Star Recreation, this again downside may additionally increase considerations that he might miss the Midsummer Traditional.
