US EditionDodgers Sticking with 6-Man Rotation for Now
Blake Snell, with a 1.97 ERA this season, was placed on MLB's paternity list and is set to return to pitching this Friday after his wife gave birth to their second child.
- Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell was placed on the paternity list after his Friday start as Haeley Snell gave birth to their second child, with manager Dave Roberts saying, `Everyone is healthy`.
- MLB's paternity policy allows players up to a three-day leave and was added to the 2011 collective bargaining agreement; Shohei Ohtani has also used the paternity list this season.
- The Dodgers reinstated Blake Snell, and he is expected to start Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after strong recent performances, Roberts said.
- The Dodgers placed Alex Vesia on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain retroactive to Aug. 23, making Saturday the earliest he can be activated and continuing six-man starter usage since Snell's return.
- With the calendar about to flip to September, the Los Angeles Dodgers now have more starters than needed for October, bolstered by Blake Snell's return as they defend their World Series title against the San Diego Padres in the NL West.
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LA Daily News
Dodgers sticking with 6-man rotation for now
LOS ANGELES — The orderly procession that has been at least three years in the making will have to be talked about soon, although for now, the Dodgers prefer to bask in the welcome predictability of it all. The Dodgers have been using six viable starters ever since left-hander Blake Snell returned from a shoulder injury at the start of the month. One by one they take their turn, although Snell has altered the order a bit this week while on pater…
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Dodgers' Alex Vesia sidelined with oblique strain; Blake Snell returns from paternity list
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed reliever Alex Vesia on the injured list with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 23.
Blake Snell's return fuels Dodgers' quest to fend off Padres in thrilling NL West title race
Blake Snell’s Return Energizes Dodgers in Tight NL West Title Chase The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a season filled with ups and downs as they defend their World Series title. Despite some bumps along the way, the pieces are beginning to fall into place as the regular season heads into its final stretch. However, with the San Diego Padres hot on their heels, the Dodgers know they must remain sharp in their pursuit of the NL West crown. A …
Dodgers welcome back Blake Snell, but lose Alex Vesia to injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Blake Snell from the paternity list and placed Alex Vesia on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain prior to Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Snell had been away from the team since after his start on Friday night to be with his wife as the couple welcomed the birth of their second child. Snell threw seven innings and allowed just two runs in the series opener against the San Diego Padre…
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