The Dodgers are having fun with one other off day on Thursday, and it couldn’t have come at a greater time. After RHP Noah Syndergaard left Tuesday’s start after just one inning with a pretty gnarly blister, the Dodgers wanted to use seven relievers to get 24 outs to win the game. Whereas Clayton Kershaw was able to give the bullpen a rest with seven strong innings on Wednesday, they nonetheless undoubtedly appreciated the additional time off earlier than the subsequent sequence towards the Padres.
The time off was additionally good for designated hitter J.D. Martinez, who’s been out for over two weeks with a back issue. The Dodgers had been hoping to get him back in their most recent series against the Brewers, however he simply wasn’t but prepared. Nevertheless, he’s anticipated to return on Friday for the sequence opener towards San Diego. We’ll know for positive on Friday if that’s the case.
Martinez is the injured Dodger with the closest return date, however there are just a few Dodgers on the injured record that we needed to test in on, too. So let’s soar proper in:
Ryan Pepiot
It’s been an unlucky begin to the 2023 season for Pepiot. He was slated to be the team’s No. 5 starter on the Opening Day roster, nonetheless, an oblique injury kept that dream from happening. Then, Pepiot struggled to progress, and ended up going on the 60-day IL.
The latest replace now we have on Pepiot is that he’s lastly began throwing to hitters, however nonetheless isn’t prepared for rehab. He can’t be activated off the injured record till June, so the Dodgers will proceed to slow-play his return.
Daniel Hudson
It’s been an unlucky yr for Hudson, who tore his ACL last June on a fluke play. Hudson was recovering effectively, and was on track to be ready for spring training. Nevertheless, the 35-year-old’s restoration saved getting delayed, in the end putting him on the injured list to start the year.
He’s since been moved to the 60-day IL, that means he can also’t be activated till June. He’s nonetheless not prepared for a rehab task, however the Dodgers are very excited to get him again of their bullpen, at any time when that point comes. Hopefully all of the tendinitises lastly cease and he can get again on the pitcher’s mound quickly.
Michael Grove
Grove took over Pepiot’s spot as the No. 5 starter within the rotation, however didn’t final lengthy. He slipped on the mound in warmups of his fourth start, and ended up going on the IL with a groin injury.
Grove has began throwing to hitters, however isn’t but prepared for a rehab task. When he in the end does return, it’s unclear the place he’ll be going until an damage happens within the beginning rotation. With Tony Gonsolin again, Grove could also be spending his time in Triple-A till additional discover.
Jimmy Nelson
The ultimate replace is on the man who hasn’t pitched since July of 2021. Nelson is coming off Tommy John Surgical procedure, and was in a position to pitch in spring coaching, however didn’t have any command.
The Dodgers determined to have him open the year on the injured list, and he made one rehab look within the minor leagues earlier than being despatched again to Camelback Ranch. That’s by no means a superb signal, and the truth that we haven’t heard the rest can’t be excellent news, both. Let’s hope for the most effective for Nelson.
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