MAY 7, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: LA Adds Veteran Reliever to Roster for Chicago DoubleheaderThe Dodgers used one of their extra roster spots for the double header on reliever Robbie Erlin.
Gavin Lux - Not starting nightcapLux isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
ImpactLux started in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Hanser Alberto will start at second base and bat ninth in the nightcap.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Nick Madrigal - On bench for nightcapMadrigal will sit for the second part of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
ImpactMadrigal went 0-for-3 in the first game of the day, dropping his season average to .225. Jonathan Villar will get the start at second base in the nightcap.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jason Heyward - Sits again for nightcapHeyward will remain on the bench for the second part of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
ImpactHeyward sat against lefty Clayton Kershaw in the first half of the doubleheader, and he'll remain on the bench against lefty Tyler Anderson in the nightcap. Michael Hermosillo will make another start in center field in his absence.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Remains on bench for nightcapRivas will remain on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
ImpactThe Cubs' commitment to keeping Rivas out of the lineup against lefties apparently outweighs their desire to avoid having too many players start twice in one day. Rivas was on the bench against southpaw Clayton Kershaw in the first game of the day and will remain there against Tyler Anderson in the nightcap. Frank Schwindel remains the starter at first base.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Kershaw, Betts lead Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Cubs
Clayton Kershaw dominated over seven innings in the opener, Mookie Betts drove in five runs in the nightcap, and the Los Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 and 6-2 to sweep a split...MAY 7, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andre Jackson - In mix for starting roleJackson is being considered to serve as a sixth starter for the Dodgers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe Dodgers are contemplating using a six-man rotation in May since the team plays 31 games in 30 days, and Jackson is one of several candidates to fill a starting role. The right-hander has made four starts at Triple-A Oklahoma City this year and has posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 12.1 innings.
MAY 7, 2022•ROTOWIRE
