Freeland expected to start as Colorado hosts Los Angeles
The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Saturday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle FreelandJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return for next home series Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is hopeful that Nelson (back) can return during the series against San Francisco that begins July 19, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.
Impact Nelson hasn't pitched since July 6, but he has been playing catch and appears to be feeling better after a left lumbar strain sent him to the IL last week. The right-hander has emerged as one of the Dodgers' most consistent and effective bullpen arms this season, as he has registered a 2.00 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 13.7 K/9 across 27 innings. He also has picked up six holds.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urias scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Colorado
The Rockies are expected to send Antonio Senzatela to the mound Friday and the Dodgers plan to give Julio Urias the startJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury-plagued Dodgers keeping close in bid to repeat title
The Los Angeles Dodgers waited 32 years to win the World Series againJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonsolin scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Arizona
The Dodgers are expected to send Tony Gonsolin to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Merrill Kelly the startJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler expected to start for the Dodgers against the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Saturday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escobar hits 20th HR, Diamondbacks top shaky Dodgers 5-2
Eduardo Escobar hit his 20th home run of the season and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks pinned another loss on the Dodgers, beating Los Angeles 5-2JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to IL Nelson was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left lumbar strain.
Impact The righty has posted a 1.08 ERA in 8.1 innings of work since returning from the IL on June 3, striking out 11 and walking just two in that span. Nelson's 2.00 ERA through 25 appearances in 2021 has made him one of the Dodgers' most valuable relievers, but he'll be sidelined until the start of the second half, if not longer, with the lumbar strain. Lefty Alex Vesia was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth hold Nelson notched a hold against the Cubs on Friday despite allowing a run on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning.
Impact Nelson appeared to be having trouble gripping the ball in the contest, and he threw only five of 13 pitches for strikes as a result. He allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base and gave way to Blake Treinen after Chicago gave up an out by having Sandy Alcantara sacrifice the runners over. When the lead runner subsequently came around to score, Nelson's streak of 12 outings covering 14.1 innings without allowing a run came to an end. Despite his struggles Friday, Nelson has been a revelation out of the bullpen for the Dodgers this season, registering a 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB across 24 innings. His 14.6 K/9 leads Dodgers relievers.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with scoreless frame Nelson pitched a perfect inning against Atlanta on Friday, striking out two of the three batters he faced.
Impact The right-hander was activated from the injured list Thursday and got into Friday's contest in the sixth inning. He struck out Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley before retiring Dansby Swanson on a lineout. Nelson has emerged as a critical part of the Dodgers' bullpen this season after missing all of 2020. His 14.5 K/9 on the season ranks 11th among MLB relievers who have logged at least 10 innings.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor clears bases in 8-run fifth, Dodgers beat Braves 9-5
Chris Taylor hit a bases-loaded double in the eight-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 in a rematch of last year’s NL Championship SeriesJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers activated AJ Pollock and Jimmy Nelson... - The Athletic Dodgers activated AJ Pollock and Jimmy Nelson off the IL. Edwin Uceta and Alex Vesia were optioned.
JUNE 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
May return by weekend Nelson (forearm) threw a batting practice session Tuesday and could come off the injured list by the weekend, the Associated Press reports.
Impact Nelson has been on the injured list since May 20, but he has been throwing often enough to potentially return to the club without first embarking on a rehab stint. The right-hander has pitched well in relief for the Dodgers this season, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, two holds, one win and a 30:11 K:BB across 18.2 innings.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martinez expected to start for the Cardinals against Dodgers
The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez on Wednesday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sosa's bat, O'Neill's glove lift Cardinals over Dodgers 3-2
Edmundo Sosa hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning, Tyler O’Neill made a running catch for the final out and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis Cardinals to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Cardinals will start John Gant on Tuesday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will take the moundJUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers look to stop 3-game losing streak against Cardinals
Los Angeles is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over St. LouisMAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing hitters Tuesday Nelson (forearm) is scheduled to face live hitters Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact The 31-year-old completed a bullpen session Saturday and will move to the next step of his rehab program. Nelson has been on the shelf with forearm inflammation since May 23, so he may not require a rehab stint since he was only briefly shut down from throwing.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Jimmy Nelson came out of his bullpen well... - The Athletic Jimmy Nelson came out of his bullpen well yesterday, Dave Roberts said. Facing hitters likely Tuesday, which could still line him up for a r...
MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants
The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Sunday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton KershawMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants
The Giants will start Logan Webb on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio UriasMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tauchman robs Pujols of winning HR, Giants top Dodgers in 10
Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman remarkably reached over the wall to rob Albert Pujols of a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and San Francisco broke through in...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bullpen on tap Nelson (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen this weekend, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Nelson has been on the injured list with right forearm inflammation since Sunday, but he'll resume mound work this weekend. The right-hander is also slated to throw live BP on Tuesday, so he appears to be progressing well in his recovery so far.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against San Francisco
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco Giants to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Giants will start Alex Wood on Thursday while the Dodgers have yet to decide who will get the startMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
