KEVIN PILLAR NEWS

Dodgers visit the Rockies to start 4-game series

The Colorado Rockies begin a four-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Dodgers

The Washington Nationals visit the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers: Kevin Pillar Encourages Young Fan Who Had Scary Moment in Batter's Box Kevin Pillar provided some words of encouragement for a young fan who also got hit in the face with a ball.

JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Veteran Outfielder Out for Year After Scary Injury Kevin Pillar is out for the year after dislocating his shoulder twice in a recent game.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets blow late lead but rally in 10th to beat Dodgers 5-4

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JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season likely over Pillar (shoulder) will get surgery Tuesday, which essentially ends his season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Pillar is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list later this summer, the surgery likely means we won't see him until 2023. Pillar went 1-for-12 with zero home runs and zero steals in four games for the Dodgers.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers bring 2-1 series lead over Mets into game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the New York Mets, leading the series 2-1

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring road slide into matchup with the Dodgers

The New York Mets visit the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to break a four-game road skid

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1

Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' depth to be tested after injuries to Edwin Ríos and Kevin Pillar Injuries to Edwin Ríos and Kevin Pillar will test the edges of the Dodgers' roster. Are they deeper than they were last October?

JUNE 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moved to 60-day IL Pillar (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact This will rule him out for the rest of June and all of July. Pillar is out with a left shoulder fracture and is without a timetable to return. Eddy Alvarez took Pillar's spot on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Veteran Outfielder Placed on the Injured List Kevin Pillar is headed to the injured list with a frightening shoulder injury.

JUNE 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets aim to end road losing streak, play the Dodgers

The New York Mets visit the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to end a three-game road skid

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonsolin sharp again, Dodgers blank Mets 2-0 in NL showdown

Tony Gonsolin pitched two-hit ball over six sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 2-0

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw nearing return, but Kevin Pillar sustains shoulder fracture LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers announced good and bad injury news ahead of their series-opener against the New York Mets on Thursday.

JUNE 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lands on 10-day IL Pillar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder fracture Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Pillar was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Pirates due to a shoulder injury, and he underwent scans Thursday that revealed a fracture. It's not yet clear how much time the outfielder will be forced to miss, but manager Dave Roberts said surgery is a possibility, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Cody Bellinger is back in the lineup for the Dodgers on Thursday, while Zach McKinstry was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide additional depth for the major-league club.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder injury Pillar exited Wednesday's loss to the Pirates after his left shoulder briefly popped out, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Pillar went 1-for-1 with a double, a walk and a run before leaving the contest after the fifth inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the veteran outfielder will be further evaluated Thursday. He's made four starts since having his contract selected by the Dodgers over the weekend, but Cody Bellinger (hip) is expected to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus the Mets, so Pillar was likely headed for a reduced role regardless of his injury.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch LA Outfielder Attempt the Catch of the Year Kevin Pillar almost came up with the theft of the year on Tuesday night.

JUNE 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Betts hits leadoff HR, sparks Dodgers over D-backs 3-2

Mookie Betts started the game with a leadoff homer, Justin Turner added four hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by Dodgers Pillar's contract was selected by the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Pillar has carved out a career by combining a below-average but passable bat with strong outfield defense, but he's fallen off a bit on the defensive side in his early thirties, which explains why he failed to win a roster spot in spring training. On a contender, he fits best as a bench player at this point in his career. That's presumably the role he'll fill during his time on the roster, though he could earn starts against lefties. Max Muncy (elbow) hit the injured list in a corresponding move, so Pillar's presence could help the Dodgers use utility players Gavin Lux and Chris Taylor in the infield more often.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agents

Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their con...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits free agency Pillar became a free agent Thursday after his mutual contract option was declined, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Pillar appeared in 124 games during his first season with the Mets and hit .231 with 15 home runs, 47 RBI, 40 runs and four stolen bases. However, he'll seek out other opportunities ahead of his age-33 season in 2022.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EXPLAINER: What exactly is a check-swing?

It’s always been one of the most murky areas in baseball: What exactly constitutes a check-swing

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5

Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3

Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3, snapping the NL East champions’ six-...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS