MAY 2, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers: Veteran Reliever Perfect in First Game for LATommy Kahnle was on point in his Dodgers debut.
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Tommy Kahnle - Impresses in return from Tommy JohnKahnle pitched in his first game Sunday since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020, and he threw a perfect frame during which he struck out two batters.
ImpactIt's been a long road back to health for Kahnle, who suffered a UCL injury in his right arm during his first and only appearance in 2020 and subsequently opted for Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers signed him in December of that year with the knowledge that they likely wouldn't have his services until 2022, and their patience paid off as the right-hander was able to make his debut with the team Sunday. Kahnle looked great in the appearance, fanning two of the three batters he faced and retiring the side on only nine pitches. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the veteran reliever touched 98 mph with his fastball and got a whiff on each of the three changeups he hurled. Harris also reports that manager Dave Roberts stated Kahnle will be a "leverage guy" going forward, and he could immediately see some work in situations that would have previously been handled by Blake Treinen, who is on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Kahnle has plenty of career success to back up Roberts' trust in him, as he's registered a 3.81 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 11.2 K/9 while notching nine wins, 68 holds and four saves over 286 career relief apperances.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Stop Paying Attention to Trevor BauerThis is not about a baseball player who made himself into a star. It’s about a bully who chose to behave badly.
MAY 2, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Carson Fulmer - Designated for assignmentFulmer was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ImpactFulmer was called up on Saturday but didn't get into a game during his two days on the roster. He'll now be available for any team to claim off waivers, but his 6.41 ERA across parts of six major-league seasons suggests that he has a good chance of passing through unclaimed.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zach McKinstry - Demoted to Triple-AThe Dodgers optioned McKinstry to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ImpactMcKinstry and reliever Carson Fulmer (designated for assignment) were casualties with the Dodgers having to reduce their active roster from 28 to 26 men ahead of Monday's deadline. The 27-year-old has received just one plate appearance across multiple short stints with the Dodgers this season, but he should get the chance to play on an everyday basis at Oklahoma City.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
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MAY 2, 2022•FREEP.COM
