Los Angeles Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts supplied a bunch of harm updates on a number of key injured gamers forward of Monday’s sequence opener in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds.
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Blake Snell Damage Replace
Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell, who hasn’t pitched since April 2, is anticipated to return to the massive league rotation this weekend within the staff’s sequence in opposition to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Roberts mentioned he doesn’t but know which sport Snell will begin, however will probably be Saturday or Sunday.
Snell made simply two begins this season, permitting two earned runs over 9 innings with eight walks and 4 strikeouts earlier than being sidelined with a shoulder harm.
Max Muncy Damage Replace
One other Dodger nearing a return is third baseman Max Muncy, who’s beginning a rehab task on Tuesday at Oklahoma Metropolis. Roberts mentioned Muncy will play third base and take three at-bats, however it isn’t but decided what number of rehab video games he’ll play.
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Roberts mentioned there’s a “slim probability” Muncy returns this weekend, however it’s extra seemingly he joins the staff subsequent week on their homestand, which begins Monday, Aug. 4
Muncy is lower than a month faraway from the knee harm he suffered initially of the month.
Kiké Hernandez Damage Replace
As for a few of the much less constructive information, Roberts mentioned utility man Kiké Hernandez nonetheless isn’t doing any baseball actions, which means he’s a protracted methods away from returning.
However, he’s anticipated again this season as he recovers from his elbow harm.
Tony Gonsolin Damage Replace
Lastly there’s right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin, who Roberts mentioned isn’t near beginning a throwing program. Roberts admitted final week that Gonsolin might be operating out of time to return this season.
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