The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz in a trade with the Athletics, the team announced Wednesday. In exchange, the Dodgers are sending right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran to the Athletics. Ruiz, who was designated for assignment earlier in the week, had swiped 67 bases with Oakland in 2023. The Dodgers acquired OF Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Fleet-Footed Outfielder Esteury Ruiz from Athletics
Tony Gonsolin, Evan Phillips Scheduled for Thursday Rehab Game
Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Tony Gonsolin and Evan Phillips are scheduled to pitch in rehab appearances tomorrow at Triple-A Oklahoma City, per Alex Freedman, the broadcaster for the OKC Comets. Gonsolin will get the start and pitch two innings, while Phillips will come in from the bullpen. It is unclear how many outings each will need before they rejoin the major league … [Read more...] about Tony Gonsolin, Evan Phillips Scheduled for Thursday Rehab Game
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Reinjures Ankle, is Day-to-Day
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is considered day-to-day after tweaking his surgically repaired ankle, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Freeman will be held out of the series opener against the Atlanta Braves, who are visiting Dodger Stadium. Manager Dave Roberts called the incident a “mishap.” Per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, the … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman Reinjures Ankle, is Day-to-Day
Clayton Kershaw Has a Timeline for Returning to Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw now has a firm timeline to return, being in line to pitch in games by the end of May, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. This weekend, the 37-year-old left-hander will face hitters for the first time since late in the 2024 season. Kershaw exited a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks when he couldn’t push off due to pain in … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw Has a Timeline for Returning to Dodgers
All-Star Shortstop Mookie Betts Appears Ready for Home Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is in the lineup in the Dodgers’ final exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels following a bout of illness. The 32-year-old had a full workout yesterday, and kept food down for the first time in two weeks. Manager Dave Roberts said that if Betts could cross those two hurdles, then he would be in the starting nine. Mookie Betts … [Read more...] about All-Star Shortstop Mookie Betts Appears Ready for Home Opener