JAMES OUTMAN NEWS

Dodgers recall OF James Outman, send down LHP Justin Wrobleski The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned rookie left-hander Justin Wrobleski to the Trip...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back in majors Outman was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact With Kevin Kiermaier (dislocated finger) likely unavailable Sunday, Outman will offer quality defense and lefty power off the bench. Justin Wrobleski was optioned in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact The return of Miguel Rojas (forearm) from the injured list Wednesday will squeeze Outman off the big-league roster and back into the minor leagues. After returning to the majors in late July, the 27-year-old outfielder appeared in seven games and went just 1-for-11 with a home run and two runs scored. Should the Dodgers run into depth problems in the outfield, he would likely be on the shortlist for a return to the majors.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs fourth homer Outman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Astros.

Impact This was Outman's first hit in his last 10 major-league contests. The outfielder opened the scoring with a fifth-inning blast. For the season, Outman has four homers, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and two stolen bases while slashing a meager .152/.248/.273 over 149 plate appearances. The 27-year-old is likely to continue seeing a limited role, though he has started in center field for the Dodgers' last two games versus right-handed pitchers. That suggests he could force his way into a platoon role with Andy Pages, who has hit just .208 with a punchless .522 OPS over 21 games in July.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Dodgers recalled Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact He will absorb the roster spot vacated by Chris Taylor (groin). Outman has slashed a woeful .153/.250/.258 in 45 games with the big club this season and will not be guaranteed regular at-bats while on the active roster.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was called up by Los Angeles in early July but will return to Triple-A as Jason Heyward (knee) returns from the injured list. Outman's latest stint in the majors didn't go particularly well, as he went 3-for-15 with eight strikeouts in nine games.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty again Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Since his call-up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Outman has now started in two of the Dodgers' five games. The last two absences have come while the Dodgers have faced left-handed pitching, so the lefty-hitting Outman could still be poised to occupy the larger side of a platoon in the outfield with Miguel Vargas while Jason Heyward (knee) is on the injured list.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league club The Dodgers recalled Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jason Heyward (knee) headed for the injured list, Outman will get the call back to Los Angeles in order to replenish the Dodgers' outfield depth. Since being demoted to Triple-A in May, the 27-year-old has slashed .285/.396/.556 with 10 homers and 22 RBI in 182 plate appearances. He isn't likely to see regular playing time while Heyward is sidelined, but there's a chance Outman makes an occasional start against right-handed pitchers in order to give one of the usual starters a breather.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league club The Dodgers recalled Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jason Heyward (knee) headed for the injured list, Outman will get the call back to Los Angeles in order to replenish the Dodgers' outfield depth. Since being demoted to Triple-A in May, the 27-year-old has slashed .285/.396/.556 with 10 homers and 22 RBI in 182 plate appearances. He isn't likely to see regular playing time while Heyward is sidelined, but there's a chance Outman makes an occasional start against right-handed pitchers in order to give one of the Dodgers' usual starters a breather.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers demote struggling OF James Outman to minors, activate Jason Heyward

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder James Outman has been demoted to the minors as part of multiple roster moves

MAY 18

Swipes second bag Outman went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and a stolen base Tuesday in a 10-2 win against the Giants.

Impact Batting out of the No. 9 hole, Outman reached base twice for the first time since May 4 and knocked just his second extra-base hit since April 24. It's been a struggle for the outfielder in his sophomore MLB campaign, as he's slashing a meager .155/.256/.282 with three homers, 10 RBI, two steals and a 31.6 percent strikeout rate through 117 plate appearances. He's gone 2-for-22 with 10 punchouts over eight games in May.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' James Outman maintains optimism through slump: 'It hasn't been great, obviously' Andy Pages' emergence could put Outman's roster spot in jeopardy as he seeks to regain his form.

MAY 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Idle against lefty Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Outman will retreat to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Ryan Weathers taking the hill for Miami. He'll be replaced in center field by Andy Pages.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Batting ninth Monday Outman will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Outman has mostly batted seventh this season, but he hit eighth in his last two starts and is now down in the nine spot for the first time since July of 2023. He entered play Monday hitting just .107/.219/.143 across his last nine contests.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Outman is one of three lefty-hitting regulars along with Max Muncy and Gavin Lux who will hit the bench while southpaw Max Fried takes the hill for Atlanta. Chris Taylor will pick up a start in the outfield with Outman checking out of the lineup.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Outman isn't in the lineup for the Dodgers for Tuesday's matchup against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The lefty batter will begin the game on the bench for the third straight time as the Dodgers take on lefty pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The outfield will comprise of Teoscar Hernandez, Andy Pages and Chris Taylor as Outman watches the start from the dugout.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

James Outman blasts away his slump with home run in Dodgers' win over Twins MINNEAPOLIS - After two straight days out of the starting lineup, then two straight strikeouts to start his game Monday night, James Outman’...

APRIL 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Takes seat against southpaw Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Chicago is sending out a left-handed starter (Shota Imanaga) for the second straight day, so Outman again finds himself on the bench. Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and bat sixth in the series finale.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

On bench vs. lefty Outman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Outman started the previous four games -- including one start against a southpaw -- but the young outfielder will sit Wednesday with lefty Kyle Harrison pitching for San Francisco. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field and bat seventh.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather versus lefty Outman isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Outman will take a seat Friday as southpaw Zack Thompson prepares to start for the Cards. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field and bat seventh.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Takes seat for Game 3 Outman is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and bat seventh as the Dodgers aim to avoid a three-game sweep. Outman went 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts over the first two games of the best-of-five series.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: James Outman Explains Tough Misplay That Sent LA, Kershaw Spiraling Outman’s mistake was not ruled an error but could have been.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Day off Thursday Outman is absent from the lineup Thursday versus the Rockies.

Impact Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and bat eighth for the NL West champs as Outman grabs a day of rest. He went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a double, a walk and two runs scored in the Dodgers' 8-2 win at Coors Field on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE