DENVER — With the Dodgers within the midst of a stretch that may see them play a season-HIGH 19 video games and not using a day without work, supervisor Dave Roberts rested shortstop Mookie Betts on Wednesday and began Miguel Rojas in his place.
Shohei Ohtani, who was in Wednesday’s lineup because the beginning pitching and designated hitter, is anticipated to sit down out Thursday’s sequence finale, and outfielder Teoscar Hernández and catcher Will Smith in all probability will as properly.
Relievers Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott each threw hitless innings in rehab appearances with triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis on Tuesday. Yates struck out one and gave up a stroll, whereas Scott walked a batter and struck out two. Each might rejoin the Dodgers this weekend in San Diego, Roberts mentioned.
Utility participant Kiké Hernández, on the injured listing since July 7 with left elbow irritation, was anticipated to make his first rehab begin Wednesday.
Earlier than Wednesday’s sport, the Dodgers additionally recalled right-hander Paul Gervase from Oklahoma Metropolis and optioned right-handed Alexis Diaz. Gervase, 25, acquired from Tampa Bay on the commerce deadline, appeared in 5 video games with the Rays this season, putting out six batters in 6.1 innings.
Díaz, 28, was 1-0 with a 5.00 ERA in 9 video games for the Dodgers. A former Nationwide League all-star, he was acquired on Could 29 from the Cincinnati Reds in trade for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.
