Dodgers News | Rumors: Puig Not Expected To Be Suspended, Rotation Is Set, and More

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their Spring Training games tomorrow as they take on the Chicago White Sox, but there was still plenty of news today. It included a report that Yasiel Puig is not expected to be suspended, the rotation is set for the first five games of spring, and a whole lot more. Enjoy today’s edition of Dodgers Credits!

Dodgers Nation

• According to sources, outfielder Yasiel Puig is not expected to be suspended for domestic violence.
• The team’s rotation is set for the first five games of Spring Training, and possibly for the regular season.
• Utility man Alex Guerrero is being tabbed as a third baseman now, so that’s where he’ll play going forward.
• The team needs Joc Pederson to rebound from a tough last half of 2015 and shine in 2016.
• 18 months ago, Clayton Kershaw threw the most perfect pitch at the perfect time but it went imperfectly.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Even though he joined the team, Yaisel Sierra’s family is still over in Cuba. [Los Angeles Daily News]
• Left-hander Brett Anderson got to the core of his physical issues. [Los Angeles Times]
• Los Angeles is using technology to help the players’ reaction times. [Orange County Register]
• The team is taking their time and being patient with Julio Urias. [Los Angeles Times]
• New acquisition Yaisel Sierra gave his thoughts on his first day. [TWC SportsNet LA]

Dodgers National

• Hyun-jin Ryu downplayed the long break between bullpen sessions. [ESPN]
• Brett Anderson felt a tweak in his lower back on Tuesday and will undergo tests. [MLB.com]
• Hitting coach Turner Ward’s first priority is helping Joc Pederson. [MLB.com]
• Playing time for the catchers is slowly starting to become clear. [ESPN]
• The Dodgers’ 2016 rotation seems eerily similar to Boston’s 2015 one. [Beyond The Box Score]