The Dodgers positioned right-hander Michael Grove on the 15-day injured record as we speak, as Grove is affected by proper lat tightness. Left-hander Bryan Hudson was referred to as up from Triple-A to take Grove’s spot on the energetic roster, and supervisor Dave Roberts informed MLB.com and different reporters that Grove ought to miss solely the minimal 15 days.
Grove missed about six weeks earlier this season on account of a groin pressure, and he has been up and down from Triple-A just a few instances this season. Working principally as a standard starter but additionally getting some work as a reliever and as a bulk pitcher, Grove has tossed 64 innings over 15 appearances this season, serving to out a Dodgers crew that has been hit exhausting by pitching accidents. Sadly for Grove and the Dodgers, his outcomes haven’t been nice, as he has a 6.61 ERA and has allowed quite a lot of exhausting contact.
The ERA doesn’t inform the entire story, as Grove’s 3.96 SIERA signifies some unhealthy luck for the 26-year-old. Grove’s 6.3% stroll price is properly above league common and his 23.5% strikeout price is round mid-range. Whereas batters are getting good wooden on Grove’s choices, he’s additionally seeing an uncommon quantity of these balls in play fall for hits, as Grove has a hefty .378 BABIP.
Grove turns into the eleventh pitcher on Los Angeles’ present injured record, with varied hurlers nonetheless sidelined by each short-term or longer-term or season-ending accidents. Regardless of pitching depth being an issue for a lot of the season, the Dodgers are nonetheless atop the NL West, holding a three-game lead on the Giants coming into Sunday’s play. Lance Lynn was acquired on the commerce deadline to supply some rotation assist, whereas Clayton Kershaw is anticipated to return from his personal IL stint sooner or later this week. Roberts additionally stated that Shelby Miller (on the 60-day IL) has recovered from a nerve challenge and has began a rehab project within the Arizona Complicated League, with hopes of returning to the Dodgers earlier than the season is over.
