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Hitless in return to lineup Peralta (elbow) went 0-for-3 with one RBI in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Peralta missed one game after getting hit by a pitch Sunday. The outfielder couldn't provide a hit, but his fielder's choice in the third inning generated the Dodgers' fourth run. He's gone 5-for-20 (.250) with two RBI over eight games in September, and he's now slashing .269/.305/.391 with seven home runs, 51 RBI, 42 runs scored and four stolen bases over 119 contests overall. Expect Peralta to remain in his usual strong-side platoon role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts three-run homer Smith went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Smith had gone 0-for-11 with four walks over his last three games before breaking out of the slump. His fourth-inning blast put the Dodgers firmly in control in the blowout victory. The catcher also snapped a 10-game homer drought with his 18th long ball of the season. He's maintained a .269/.367/.450 slash line with 71 RBI, 74 runs scored and three stolen bases over 115 contests.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freddie Freeman, Dodgers pile on against Padres Freddie Freeman had a home run among his season-high-tying four hits, Will Smith added a three-run blast and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Paces offense with four hits Freeman went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Freeman extended his hitting streak to six games with this impressive effort. He hit a two-run homer in the third inning that was all the Dodgers needed to win, and he scored each time he got on base. The first baseman has accumulated six four-hit efforts this season. For the year, he's up to a .339/.416/.579 slash line with 26 homers, 93 RBI, 121 runs scored, 18 stolen bases and 55 doubles through 144 games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back Tuesday Lynn (11-11) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over seven innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Padres.

Impact Lynn threw 111 pitches (64 strikes) in a strong start, bouncing back from allowing 15 runs over nine innings across his previous two outings. He still gave up one home run, a solo shot to Fernando Tatis in the fifth inning, but the Dodgers were already firmly in control of the game. Lynn's allowed 41 homers this season, the most in the majors. He's at a 5.94 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 175:58 K:BB through 166.2 innings over 29 starts, though he's been marginally better with a 4.60 ERA over eight outings with the Dodgers. The veteran is projected for a favorable home start versus the Tigers early next week.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freddie celebrates birthday with HR, 4 hits and personal milestone LOS ANGELES -- Before the top of the second inning on Tuesday, everyone in attendance at Dodger Stadium, with the help of a mariachi band, s...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Lance Lynn provides effort Dodgers need in rout over Padres Lance Lynn pitched a seven-inning, two-run, five-hit effort while Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers routed the San Diego Pa...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Freddie Freeman homers and gets 4 hits on his birthday, leading Dodgers past Padres 11-2

The Los Angeles Dodgers trimmed their magic number for clinching the NL West to five with an 11-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers-Padres MLB 2023 live stream (9/12), watch online 2023 baseball season into final month

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • AL.COM

Dodgers recall RHP prospect Kyle Hurt The Los Angeles Dodgers selected right-handed pitcher Kyle Hurt and optioned left-hander Victor Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesda...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Moved to 60-day IL Varland (knee) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Kyle Hurt, who is joining the Dodgers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Padres. Varland is done for the season with what has been diagnosed as right knee inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to OKC The Dodgers optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Gonzalez has pitched well over the last handful of weeks, but he'll get the boot Tuesday with swing-and-miss maestro Kyle Hurt arriving in Los Angeles. Gonzalez, 27, holds a 4.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB in 32.2 major-league innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for Saturday Kershaw (shoulder) is expected to make his next start Saturday in Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kershaw was skipped on his latest turn through the Dodgers' rotation, but manager Dave Roberts assured reporters Sunday that the veteran left-hander is not in danger of requiring a stint on the injured list. He's battled off-and-on shoulder issues for much of the second half but threw a bullpen session Tuesday without issue.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Rojas is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop and bat ninth versus the Padres and right-hander Michael Wacha. Rojas has shown more life lately, but he's slashing just .233/.291/.311 across 384 total plate appearances this season with the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Tuesday Peralta (elbow) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Peralta sat out of Monday's series opener versus San Diego after taking a pitch off his left elbow Sunday at Washington, but X-rays turned up negative and he's good to go for the Dodgers on Tuesday night. The 36-year-old will play left field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Hernández: Dodgers think they can win without starting pitching. Now it's time to prove it They think they're smarter than everyone else.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Begins rehab assignment Marisnick (hamstring) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Impact Marisnick will start in left field and bat fifth Tuesday for OKC as he plays in his first live game since suffering a severe left hamstring strain back in mid-July. He is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list this Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers to call up pitching prospect Hurt In 88 1/3 innings this season between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Hurt has struck out 145 hitters.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets call to big-league bullpen The Dodgers selected Hurt's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hurt will bring a whole lot of swing-and-miss with him as he arrives in the majors for the first time at age 25. He's expected to work out of the bullpen, possibly in a multi-inning role, and could be a consideration for the postseason roster if he performs well. The right-hander had registered a 3.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 145:41 K:BB in 88.1 innings (16 starts, nine relief appearances) this summer between Double-A and Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says LA is Pushing Back Clayton Kershaw's Start Again He’s clearly not 100%.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says LA is Pushing Back Clayton Kershaw's Start Again He’s clearly not 100%.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers moving on, reassign Julio Urias' locker, scrub murals The Los Angeles Dodgers removed multiple references at Dodger Stadium to pitcher Julio Urias, who is on administrative leave from the league...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ranking MLB's 20 best veteran bargains: Which players most outperform their pay?

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. have been invaluable this year. But which players are outperforming their salaries and profile as the big...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Padres' Michael Wacha looks for longer outing vs. Dodgers San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha will be out to add to an impressive season when the 32-year-old takes the mound on the road Tues...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hernández: Dodgers think they can win without starting pitching. Now it's time to prove it The Dodgers will enter the postseason trying to prove it can outsmart baseball smarts can make up for their lack of dependable starting pitc...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • LATIMES.COM