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One Win – Not a Big Deal! The Dodgers went against Tarik Skubal, who is absolutely filthy and did manage to get two runs off of him, but they got two more off the bullpen and finally won a game. It’s only one game, but it was nice to change the teams’ fortunes. Miguel Vargas is…
One Win – Not a Big Deal!
The Dodgers went against Tarik Skubal, who is absolutely filthy and did manage to get two runs off of him, but they got two more off the bullpen and finally won a game. It’s only one game, but it was nice to change the teams’ fortunes. Miguel Vargas is slumping, and so is James Outman. The difference is that Vargas strikes out at a 20% clip while Outman is at nearly a 40% clip. The latter will not play in MLB. Add in Lux, CT3, Biggio, and Kike, and the bench is full of outs. As far as I am concerned, Lux, Biggio, and Outman need to be gone. I would be willing to trade Vargas, too. Miguel is going to be a solid player, but it may take another year.
I want Arozarena and Bellinger. I think Crochet is the best pitcher available – I am just not sure he will help that much THIS year, but in the future, he could be a horse. That is also the problem with Glasnow. He is nearing his career high in innings pitched, and while I think he is finally healthy, I think the Dodgers would like to give him three or four weeks off to keep him fresher at the end of the season. Dustin May is not likely to come back this year, and if he does, it will not be as a starter. The same is true with Tony Gonsolin. Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler will both be back by Mid-August. I expect Clayton to do what Clayton does, but we have no clue about Buehler. It sounds like Yamamoto will be back in August as well, and Graterol and Kelly are on that same path.
So, in summary, Yamamoto, Glasnow, and Kershaw will likely be back in Early-to-Mid-August. Bobby Miller could be back after the All-Star game or in a month… or never. Daniel Hudson was struggling with his release point last night too. Notice how he flies open as he throws the pitch? It looked just like Miller. This is tricky stuff – sometimes you can fix it in a day… and sometimes you never fix it. Gavin Stone is near his peak innings, so he is likely to need two or three weeks to rest… maybe in August or early September. Let’s see what Wrobleski does today. He has always pitched up to his competition. River Ryan will flow in here soon.
Remember that there’s a season in 2025 as well and potentially, these are the arms available:
- Glasnow
- Yamamoto
- Kershaw
- May
- Gonsolin
- Sheehan
- Knack
- Stone
- Wrobleski
- Frasso
- Ryan
- Hurt
- Miller
That’s a lot of pitching collateral. Now, Kershaw could decide to play in Texas his last season (I do believe that will happen), and I am assuming that Buehler will not be back, and neither will Paxton – still, that is an embarrassment of arms. I am not convinced the Dodgers need more starting pitching. I mean, they do today, but they likely won’t in August. I am not one to panic! Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes! They are still up eight games!
We just have to sit and wait on the Cavalry, which includes Betts and Muncy. My idea is to send Lux and Outman to AAA or trade them. Cut Biggio. Kike and CT3 are perfect bench players because they can play anywhere. Heyward will be back as well. Go all in on Arozarena and Bellinger: L and R. Bellinger will be back in August. Use Vargas in the deal for one of them. If Bichette becomes available, make a play for him, but the Dodgers can win with Miggy Ro at SS and Kike spelling him. Kike hasn’t hit well (and that could change), but his defense has been outstanding.
- Ohtani DH
- Betts 2B
- Freeman 1B
- Teoscar RF
- Muncy 3B
- Smith C
- Bellinger CF
- Arozarena LF
- Rojas SS
Bench: Resurgent Austin Barnes, CT3 and Kike, along with Heyward and Hoese (Kody is a very good 3B).
Don’t panic! Let’s Roll!
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Discussion (71)
Disagree, not disagreeable
Yesterday’s disastrous ninth inning loss can be attributed to an overworked bullpen, poor pitch selection calling to Keith, and a guy named Vanasco who doesn’t below on a MLB roster. AF missed on this one. A major trade or two has to be the cards.
From the Dodger’s Official Page:
Dodgers right-hander Dustin May, who was rehabbing after surgery last year to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right arm, will not pitch in 2024 following a procedure to repair an esophageal tear, the Dodgers confirmed on Saturday night.
“While at dinner on Wednesday, Dodger right-hander Dustin May experienced sudden pain in his esophagus and stomach that continued after he returned home,” the team said in a statement. “He contacted the medical staff and ultimately underwent successful surgery on his esophagus. May will not return to pitch for the Dodgers this season.”
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report May’s situation.
Honeywell is on the 40-man after they moved Yamamoto to the 60-day IL. He will most likely be activated for tomorrow’s game. Vanasco the leading candidate to be demoted. River Ryan has been assigned to the ADL. Arizona Development League. Kersh, 38 pitchers, 5 Ks, 1 walk and no runs in three innings of work.
With SD and Arizona both winning, the Dodger lead is 7 over both. They will either be 6-7 or 8 games in front after tomorrow’s game.
Roberts using Vanasco with a five run lead and a bullpen running on fumes made sense. When Phillips came on it was a three run lead with a runner on second. Hard to blame that on Roberts. Vanasco failed to do his job which forced Roberts, correctly I think, to turn to Phillips who failed to do his job. Roberts did his job. Tough loss to be sure but let’s put the blame where it belongs.
Nationals traded Hunter Harvey to the Royals. Marlins giving Jazz Chisholm reps at second. The shooter in todays attempted assassination was terminated. One spectator killed two wounded seriously. Pray for their families.
Dustin May Undergoes Esophageal Surgery, Won’t Pitch Again In 2024
one of the most disappointing losses in recent memory. oh well life goes on! wasted a rare hit from kiki. a nice outing from wrobreski, and a 5 RUN. lead. other than that, it was a pretty good day! maybe things were different if Phillips started the ninth!
Thank goodness the all star break starts tomorrow. We need a reset. Four days off is a great prescription.
All seems pretty silly when there’s people out there trying to assassinate presidential candidates.
You still have not provided any evidence whatsoever that I said what you said I did.
When you are in a hole, my advice is “STOP DIGGING!”
Can anyone remember an uglier loss?
As Vince Lombardi once said. What the hell is going on out there!!
Adding new players to our 40 man roster should not be an issue for the foreseeable future.
We can easily dump 15% of our current 40 man without any concerns.
Go Dodgers !!
The Dodgers have claimed right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. off waivers from the Pirates, as noted by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. L.A. will need to make a corresponding 40-man roster move, though one has not yet been announced.
Ugliest loss of year! Blow 5 run lead in the 9th only to lose in extra innings!
Hopefully they can win series tomorrow.
Unbelievable loss today. I hope it can’t get any worse. Bullpen has been excellent all year but today was a travesty. Just wow.
You ok man?
R.I.P. Dave Loggins
Here is something you thought you’d never see in print—‘Barnes top hitter in bottom 6 of lineup today’
It is actually embarrassing to keep throwing Biggio out there.
Meanwhile, Kody Hoese is doing fantastic in AAA. I’m not sure, but if we waive Biggio, doesn’t that open up a 40 man spot for Hoese?
Robert jun. is heating up. OPS around .800 now.
I´d throw in Vargas and Outman in my above trade suggestion to get both him and Crochet.
Parades over prospects time for the Dodgers
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday schedule
4:05 p.m. PT: Great Lakes (Jose Rodriguez) vs. Fort Wayne (Dylan Lesko)
5 p.m.: Tulsa (Kendall Williams) vs. Corpus Christi (Miguel Ullola)
5:05 p.m.: Oklahoma City (Clayton Kershaw) vs. El Paso (Jackson Wolf)
7:05 p.m.: Rancho Cucamonga (TBA) at Stockton (Steven Echavarria)
Would theDodgers be willing to include Bobby Miller in a potential trade for either Crochet or Skubal (if available). Yes, Bobby is not on top of his game at the moment but he still got ace stuff.
Would a package of Miller, Rushing, Frasso, Knack, Hurt be enough for either Crochet or Skubal ?
Go Dodgers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In my humble opinion after watching Gavin Lux for a little more than a half season and 200 plus at bats, he should be optioned to the minors to play every day and get his hitting issues resolved if possible. Right now his bat in the lineup is a detriment along with may others.. I realize all about last year’s injuries,but he isn’t helping the team offensively.Platooning him here isn’t helping either. This could also possibly get his trade value up. He has two remaining options. He , Outman and Vargas can automatically be optioned under team control. Kiki,Taylor,Heyward,,Biggio and Barnes could only be optioned with their player’s consent.
1:10 PM ET EARLY GAME
Dodgers (56-39)
Tigers (45-50)
SP Justin Wrobleski L
0-1 7.20 ERA
SP Keider Montero R
1-2 4.64 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
RF T. Hernandez R
1B F. Freeman L
CF Andy Pages R
LF Chris Taylor R
2B Gavin Lux L
SS E. Hernandez R
3B Cavan Biggio L
C A. Barnes R
84° Wind 4 mph In