Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Placed on 15-Day DL, Brandon McCarthy Returns Slated to Start Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Friday that they have placed Joc Pederson on the 15-day disabled list. Pederson was diagnosed with a sprained right AC joint and joins ace Clayton Kershaw on the DL.

Pederson left the game early vs. the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday after making an outstanding catch on the run in center. After crashing into the wall he had to leave the game.

The Dodgers announcement comes before the start of the Dodgers longest home stand before the All-Star break.

Joc Pederson will receive a cortisone shot for his sprained right AC Joint #Dodgers

— . (@THEREAL_DV) July 1, 2016

Both Kershaw and Joc put on DL while Bud Norris and Will Venable get called up #PressRelease pic.twitter.com/wXjIg8ZHmd

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 1, 2016

Pederson was a key piece for the Dodgers and is currently second in home runs for the team behind Corey Seager. He also has 16 doubles to go along with his 13 homers, 31 walks and a .476 slugging percentage.

With @yungjoc650 headed to the DL, #Dodgers losing a key piece. pic.twitter.com/IKv8cHoydW

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 1, 2016

The good news is that Pederson should be back after the All-Star break. Also, with so many key players going down due to injury the Dodgers have activated Bud Norris and called up Will Venable.

Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw and Joc Pederson on 15-day DL, activate Bud Norris and select contract of Will Venable from Triple-A OKC.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 1, 2016

To make room for Venable on the 40-man roster, Dodgers designated right-hander Layne Somsen for assignment.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 1, 2016

Despite the Dodgers acquiring Bud Norris, the Dodgers still needed more pitchers to fill out the rotation. Fortunately, pitcher Brandon McCarthy is set to make his return and his debut on Sunday. Julio Urias will get 5 days rest and pitch for the series opener vs. the Baltimore Orioles on July 4th.

Brandon McCarthy is starting for the Dodgers on Sunday, Dave Roberts says.

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) July 1, 2016

Julio Urias now scheduled to start Monday on five days' rest because of McCarthy.

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) July 1, 2016

Norris – Friday; Kazmir – Saturday; McCarthy – Sunday; Urias – Monday. #Dodgers

— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) July 1, 2016

Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is still working on making his way back to the Dodgers. He is scheduled to pitch for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Friday.

Ryu expected to go at least 5 innings. Bullpen will follow. Grant Holmes to start on Saturday. Julian Leon's 3-game suspension has ended.

— Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (@RCQuakes) July 1, 2016

The Dodgers are back home for the next two weeks, with their next road trip being on July 15th.

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