ZACH MCKINSTRY NEWS

Seager's homer in 12th sends Dodgers to 11-6 win over Padres

Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer on Tim Hill’s first pitch of the 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 in a tense, entertaining first...

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Price earns 1st regular-season save, Dodgers top Rockies 7-5

Justin Turner and Max Muncy each hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 as David Price earned his first regular-season save

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs third homer McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday in a win over the Rockies.

Impact McKinstry got the start in right field, marking his sixth game at the position this season. He singled in the sixth inning and gave the Dodgers some breathing room with a solo shot to left field in the eighth. The 25-year-old has impressed so far this season, slashing .333/.361/.727 with three home runs and 11 RBI -- each tied for top mark on the team.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight loss

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wall slamming and sliding catches: Zach McKinstry's Dodgers career off to wild start Dodgers rookie Zach McKinstry has made quite a literal impact with the Dodgers so far this season. He sees it as all part of the learning ex...

APRIL 12, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Records three RBI in win McKinstry went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored on a two-run homer and a double in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact McKinstry was responsible for all three of the Dodgers' runs as he opened up the scoring with an RBI double in the second inning and provided some extra insurance in the seventh with a two-run long ball to right field. The 25-year-old has combined for five RBI in the last two games, as he's filled in beautifully while Cody Bellinger (calf) has been on the shelf. It may be hard for McKinstry to find consistent playing time once Bellinger returns, but manager Dave Roberts will have to find ways to get the rookie in the lineup if he continues his solid production at the plate.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Zach McKinstry continues his torrid start as Dodgers sweep Nationals Dodgers rookie Zach McKinstry, known as Z-Mach to teammates, hits a two-run home run and doubles in a run in a 3-0 win over the Washington N...

APRIL 12, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0

Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings of five-hit ball in an outstanding duel with Max Scherzer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept three games from the Washington Nationals with a 3-...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals

Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers put Cody Bellinger on injured list with calf problem

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a bruised left calf

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' winning streak snapped by A's Chris Taylor hit in the leadoff spot and started in center field in Oakland on Wednesday. He provided a spark. Zach McKinstry did, too. It c...

APRIL 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets fourth straight start McKinstry will bat eighth and start in right field Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact The rookie will be awarded a fourth straight start after getting off to a 6-for-15 start to the season, with four of those hits going for extra bases. He's benefiting to some extent from the Dodgers having a designated hitter available for the three games in Oakland this week along with Cody Bellinger (calf) being day-to-day, but McKinstry has made a strong case to at least handle a part-time role when Los Angeles is playing in National League parks with all of its key regulars healthy.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits Monday McKinstry went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Athletics.

Impact McKinstry has been one of the Dodgers' most pleasant surprises during the first week of the season, as he has hit safely in each of his first four contests -- though this was his first multi-hit game of the campaign. He already has three doubles and is making an impact offensively for the Dodgers, either as a pinch hitter or as a bottom-of-the-order bat.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits inside-the-park homer McKinstry went 1-for-2 with an inside-the-park home run in Saturday's win over the Rockies.

Impact McKinstry entered the game as a defensive substitution in the bottom of the seventh but made his presence felt with his first at-bat, hitting what appeared to be a home run -- but outfielder Raimel Tapia brought it back when trying to make the catch. As a result, McKinstry was credited with an inside-the-park homer in what was just his second at-bat of the season. McKinstry has hit safely in his first two games of the campaign, going 2-for-3 while coming into the game as a pinch-hitter in both contests.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKinstry hits inside-the-park homer, Dodgers beat Rox 6-5

Zach McKinstry hustled for a go-ahead, inside-the-park homer in the eighth inning when outfielder Raimel Tapia reached over the fence to bring the ball back only to have it bound o...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locked On Dodgers: The Challenge of 8 Starters, the Last Roster Spot, and the Long Spring Click here to listen Every year at this time, we're ready for the regular season to start, but even more that usual this year. Jeff talks ab...

MARCH 30, 2021 • BASEBALLESSENTIAL.COM

Beginning season in majors McKinstry has earned a spot on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact McKinstry saw plenty of chances to prove himself in spring training, and he did enough to make the Opening Day roster as a utility player. He hit .293 with a home run, six RBI and a stolen base in 41 at-bats.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to fill utility role McKinstry is aiming to break camp with the Dodgers as a utility player, Rowan Kavner of Dodger Insider reports.

Impact With Enrique Hernandez now in Boston, the Dodgers have a need for a utility-type player to fill his shoes. McKinstry primarily played middle infield during his time in the minors, but he has also seen time at third base and all three outfield positions. The 25-year-old slashed .300/.366/.516 with 19 home runs and 78 RBI across two minor-league stops in 2019 and looked good in spring training last year, so he has a legitimate shot at making the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to alternate site The Dodgers optioned McKinstry to their alternate training site Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact McKinstry's demotion clears a spot on the 28-man active roster for Joc Pederson (personal), who was reinstated from the family medical emergency list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Athletics. The rookie utility man appeared in four games during his stint with the big club, going 2-for-7 with a double and a run scored.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs in big-league debut McKinstry made his major-league debut against the Padres on Wednesday, striking out in his only plate appearance.

Impact The 25-year-old was called up early Wednesday after Joc Pederson was placed on the family medical emergency list. McKinstry logged his first big-league at-bat as a pinch hitter for Justin Turner in the ninth inning, striking out on five pitches. The Dodgers became the first team to wrap up a playoff spot with the win, so McKinstry may get occasional playing time for as long as he sticks on the roster. However, he's unlikely to see the field often enough to make an impact in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to alternate site McKinstry was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate camp site Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact The Dodgers needed to trim their roster to 28 and McKinstry was one of two roster casualties. The 25-year-old spent just one day with the big club and didn't make an appearance.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE