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Happy Brett Anderson day! It’s been awhile, but Anderson is making his season debut after undergoing back surgery in early March.
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Anderson will be the 13th starting pitcher used by the Dodgers this season and 29th pitcher overall. Oh my. To make room for him, Brandon McCarthy was placed on the disabled list (25-man roster) and Zach Walters was designated for assignment (40-man roster).
The last time Anderson pitched, he got lit up in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Mets. He was a free agent and opted to accept the qualifying offer given to him by the Dodgers, which turned out to be a wise move on his part. If the Dodgers can’t get anything out of him the season’s last 6-plus weeks, then, well, it probably wouldn’t have been worth it for the team in hindsight. Still, it was a worthwhile gamble at the time.
Justin Turner is still out after suffering a hand injury. Probably for the best. But just look at that lineup if Turner is in it — Howie Kendrick is the No. 8 hitter and second-worst (to use the term lightly) in the lineup. That’s awfully deep. Bodes well going forward.
Some news…
Brock Stewart was also recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City as Josh Ravin was placed on the DL.
Josh Ravin is going on the DL with right triceps tightness. That's the corresponding move for Brock Stewart.
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) August 14, 2016
Bud Norris starts Thursday in Philly.
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) August 14, 2016
Stacie saw Bud Norris‘ start last night. Go through her Twitter feed to see her first-hand reports.
Kershaw playing catch again, large audience including Roberts.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) August 14, 2016
Kershaw said he felt good after playing catch on consecutive days.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) August 14, 2016
Please please please please please please…
Rich Hill is just wrapped up throwing in the bullpen. Dave Roberts, Rick Honeycutt, trainers looking on.
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) August 14, 2016
Rich Hill and Clayton Kershaw debuting/coming back soon? Yes please.
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