APRIL 7, 2021•DAILYNEWS.COM
Clayton Kershaw’s slider regains its bite, Dodgers extend win streak to 5Kershaw rebounds from a loss on Opening Day to hold the A’s in check with eight strikeouts in seven innings. Mookie Betts, Edwin Rios and Ma...
Notes: Belli, Taylor updates; Betts plays CFAfter exiting Monday’s game against the A’s due to injury, Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger and utility man Chris Taylor were not in t...
APRIL 7, 2021•MLB.COM
Could have thoracic outlet syndromeRosenthal (shoulder) visited vascular surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl in Dallas on Tuesday, who specializes in treating thoracic outlet syndrome, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 33-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list on Opening Day with right shoulder inflammation, but it appears he could be dealing with a much more serious injury. It remains unclear if the right-hander is expected to require a procedure, and the A's are expected to provide more information Wednesday. Rosenthal will face a lengthy absence if he's dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome and needs surgery.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday, undergoing testsBellinger (calf) is unavailable Tuesday against the Athletics and is undergoing tests to determine the severity of his injury, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
ImpactThe 25-year-old was already absent from the starting nine, but manager Dave Roberts has now confirmed the outfielder won't be available off the bench. Bellinger was spiked in the left calf Monday, and the Dodgers could update his status after Tuesday's contest.
APRIL 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Staying on turn with IrvinJefferies is scheduled to pitch at the alternate site on the same day as Cole Irvin pitches for the big club as Oakland looks to keep its options open, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com r...
ImpactIrvin gave up four earned runs while striking out two in 4.1 innings against the Astros in his first start of the season, so he may already have a pretty short leash. If Irvin struggles again, Jefferies could replace him in the rotation.
APRIL 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
More info coming WednesdayThe A's will release more information regarding Rosenthal's shoulder injury Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactRosenthal saw a doctor in Dallas on Tuesday so that he could be evaluated after his initial treatment to see what the next step should be. For now, it seems like a bit of a committee at the back of the bullpen, with Sergio Romo and Jake Diekman seeming like the most likely closing options while Rosenthal is out.
APRIL 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Out with bruised kneeOlson has a knee contusion, which is why he is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Dogers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactHe suffered the injury while sliding in to the wall chasing a foul ball. An MRI showed no structural damage, so Olson should be considered day-to-day. Tony Kemp is starting at second base, Jed Lowrie is starting at DH and Mitch Moreland is starting at first base with Olson getting the day off.
APRIL 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
