A return to the Dodgers immediately after the All-Star break would be a great result for Kershaw, who had to opt out of rehab just three weeks ago due to lingering shoulder pain. Last night’s debut was his first since making a comeback after being laid off, and the fact that he’s already on the verge of a comeback suggests that the soreness that sidelined him has completely gone away. Is. A future Hall of Fame return may not come soon enough for the Dodgers, as the dire state of the club’s rotation mix has led them to call up a potential right-hander. Ryan River Only 16 1/3 innings in his season at the Triple-A level.
With both Kershaw and Ryan looking set to join the club’s rotation as reinforcements after the break, the Dodgers are certainly hoping the pair can mesh with their existing quartet of experienced players. james paxton and beginners gavin stone, landon neckAnd Justin Wrobleski Handling initial duties until ace is written tyler glasnow Ready to return from the injured list. walker buehler And yoshinobu yamamoto Both are also on the IL, but are expected to return to the majors at some point this season, while the young players bobby miller Was recently sent down to Triple-A despite a brutal rotation mix of 8.07 ERA in seven starts this year.
Kershaw isn’t the only veteran player the Dodgers got back from the IL immediately after the break, as Harris also relievers that (per Roberts) outfielder. jason hayward Will be ready to return to action after the All-Star break and will not require rehab work before returning to the majors. The 34-year-old has taken a step back this year relative to his surprisingly strong 2023 campaign, but is still nearly league average at the plate with a .203/.299/.398 slash line in 42 games this season Is.
Hayward’s return should add depth to an outfield mix that is dependent on struggling young players. james outman In recent times. Outman entered the campaign expected to become a regular in the outfield for the Dodgers after an excellent 2023 season, but struggled brutally in the early weeks of the season, leading the Dodgers to option him in mid-May. While he has improved on his previously brutal .147/.250/.266 slash line since returning earlier this month, he has outmaneuvered .273/.333/.273 in the six games since returning to the majors. The slash line hasn’t exactly inspired confidence. His ability to reclaim a regular role with the Dodgers, and the return of a steady bat like Hayward should be a relief for a Dodgers team that has struggled to get production from the bottom of their lineup at times this year.
Hayward joins progress toward superstar comeback mookie bets, whom Roberts told reporters (including Harris) has begun throwing grounders to heal his broken left hand. Bates has been on the shelf since mid-June and is expected to have 6-8 weeks of recovery time and is not expected to return until sometime in August. It seems he’s still more or less on the path to that comeback, with Roberts noting (per MLB.com’s Injury Tracker) that the 31-year-old is “excited” with his progress.
Bates was in the midst of an MVP-caliber season before his injury, slashing an incredible .304/.405/.488 in 72 games, which is made all the more impressive by the fact that he was putting together a relatively seamless changeup. Were. Everyday shortstop in LA this season. miguel rojas However, Bates has looked good in an expanded role on both sides of the ball since going on the shelf, meaning the star could spend more time at a more familiar position like second base or right field upon his return.
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