ZACH MCKINSTRY NEWS

Swats homer Friday McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-1 win against the Mets.

Impact McKinstry was called up from Triple-A on Thursday and saw his first big-league action in over a month Friday. He struck out in his first at-bat before launching a 376-foot, two-run shot to right field in the fourth inning. McKinstry has some pop -- he hit seven long balls in 158 at-bats with the Dodgers last season -- but isn't likely to receive enough playing time in the majors to be a viable fantasy asset.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry makes a memorable return for Dodgers in win over Mets LOS ANGELES — Entering this weekend, Zach McKinstry had made four trips to and from Oklahoma City this season, but only one trip to the plat...

JUNE 4, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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

Recalled from Triple-A McKinstry was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Since Kevin Pillar (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list, McKinstry will rejoin the Dodgers as a utility man after spending a month in the minors. Over 38 games in Oklahoma City this year, McKinstry has slashed .338/.424/.464 with two homers, 31 runs and 19 RBI. While the 27-year-old has some defensive versatility, he should serve as a depth option since Cody Bellinger is back in action Thursday.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned McKinstry to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact McKinstry and reliever Carson Fulmer (designated for assignment) were casualties with the Dodgers having to reduce their active roster from 28 to 26 men ahead of Monday's deadline. The 27-year-old has received just one plate appearance across multiple short stints with the Dodgers this season, but he should get the chance to play on an everyday basis at Oklahoma City.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers snap skid, spoil milestone night for Dodgers' Kershaw

Javier Báez and Austin Meadows each drove in two runs and the Detroit Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over Los Angeles, spoiling a night when Clayton Ker...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brought back by Dodgers McKinstry was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact McKinstry was sent to the minors earlier in the week, but the Dodgers were able to bring him up just a few days later with pitcher Mitch White (illness) landing on the injured list. McKinstry has already been involved in several transactions this season, so his latest big-league stay could be brief.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler gets 1st career shutout, Dodgers blank D-backs 4-0

Walker Buehler tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Will Smith launched a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from active roster McKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact McKinstry had been on the active roster since Wednesday (aside from a brief blip Sunday when he was optioned and quickly recalled again) but received just a single plate appearance. His defensive versatility should continue to earn him the occasional opportunity, but he doesn't appear to be close to a regular role. Andre Jackson was called up to take his place on the roster.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled ahead of Sunday's game The Dodgers recalled McKinstry from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Sunday's game against the Padres, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Los Angeles had optioned McKinstry to Triple-A earlier in the day to make room on the 28-man active roster for reliever Reyes Moronta, but the utility man will end up rejoining the big club following David Price's surprise move to the IL just minutes before Sunday's series finale. McKinstry will give the Dodgers some extra versatility off the bench, but he's not expected to see meaningful at-bats while he's up with the big club.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors McKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKintry has been with the big-league club since Wednesday and will move back to the minors without appearing in a game. He has yet to see MLB action this season and has a .404/.448/.673 slash line in 12 games with Oklahoma City.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Braves 5-1, take 2 of 3 vs World Series champs

Tony Gonsolin tossed six shutout innings and Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers Injury Update: Andrew Heaney Headed to IL;Zach McKinstry Recalled The Dodgers have placed lefty Andrew Heaney on the injured list and recalled Zach McKinstry.

APRIL 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Moves up to big club The Dodgers recalled McKinstry from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list to open up a spot on the active roster for McKinstry, who will give the Dodgers another utility option off the bench for Wednesday's game against Atlanta with Gavin Lux (back) unavailable for the series finale. Lux is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's game in San Diego, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Dodgers elected to replace McKinstry on the roster with a pitcher at some point this weekend.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to taxi squad McKinstry was added to the Dodgers' taxi squad Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times repots.

Impact McKinstry has been in the minors since the start of the regular season, but he'll join the Dodgers as a precaution ahead of their road trip to San Diego and Arizona since Gavin Lux (back) is day-to-day. However, Lux is expected to return to the lineup Friday, and manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that the team doesn't currently have plans to add McKinstry to the active roster.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors McKinstry was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact McKinstry filled a utility role on-and-off for the Dodgers last season and won't open 2022 in the majors. The 26-year-old hit .215/.263/.405 in 172 plate appearances in the majors during the 2021 campaign.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Zach McKinstry Honing His Swing During Lockout Zach McKinstry described his offseason swing approach in an Instagram post this week.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not on NLDS roster McKinstry is not on the Dodgers' roster for the NLDS, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was on the roster for the NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals but didn't make an appearance off the bench. Walker Buehler and David Price are on the roster for the NLDS, while McKinstry and Luke Raley have been left off.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers leave Buehler off wild-card roster; Cards add Yepez

The Los Angeles Dodgers left pitcher Walker Buehler off their roster for the one-game wild-card playoff against the St. Louis Cardinals

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for NL Wild Card Game McKinstry was added to the roster for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals.

Impact McKinstry spent nearly a month at Triple-A Oklahoma City to close out the regular season, and he slashed .286/.356/.571 with four homers, 18 runs, 13 RBI and three stolen bases across 20 appearances in the minors. He'll likely be available off the bench in Wednesday's playoff matchup.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols homers in return to St. Louis, Dodgers down Cards 7-2

Albert Pujols rewarded an adoring crowd by hitting a home run in his return to Busch Stadium, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Demoted to Triple-A McKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact He has been up down between the majors and Triple-A a couple times over the month, but only has five MLB at-bats since July 27. Steven Souza's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6

Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Brave...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Dodgers McKinstry was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact McKinstry was sent down in mid-August and made 10 appearances with the Triple-A club since then. He slashed .295/.395/.514 with two home runs, a triple, seven runs and five RBI during his minor-league stint but will now rejoin the Dodgers to serve as utility depth.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down McKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact McKinstry was called up Saturday, but he'll return to the minors after left-hander Darien Nunez (undisclosed) was reinstated from the injured list Sunday. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-17 with a homer, five runs, three RBI and four walks across five minor-league games since the start of August.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE