Dodgers News: Spring Training News and Notes for March 18
There are small shakeups occurring at Camelback Ranch.
Dave Roberts has left camp to be with his family following the passing of his father, Waymon Roberts. Kenley Jansen is departing to join Team Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, Andre Ethier is back in the lineup.
Details on those and more:
There is not a timetable for Dave Roberts to return to the team, Bob Green said. Roberts can take as much time as he needs.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) March 18, 2017
Kenley Jansen will leave #Dodgers camp this afternoon, travel with Team Netherlands to LA for WBC semifinals vs Puerto Rico Monday night
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 18, 2017
Corey Seager will have a full workout today. Pedro Baez will throw a bullpen session tomorrow. Rich Hill will pitch on a back field tomorrow
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) March 18, 2017
Andre Ethier is starting in LF for #Dodgers today, 1st start since March 6 due to hip issue. Might start at DH Sunday vs Team Japan
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 18, 2017
Want to meet @YasielPuig? Are you in AZ? Here's your chance & it's for a good cause. https://t.co/d2pCF3nPik
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) March 18, 2017
Pedro Baez will throw first bullpen tomorrow since he bruised a thumb last month.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 18, 2017
Brandon McCarthy sked to pitch Mon, Hyun-Jin Ryu Tues, #Dodgers off Wed. Julio Urias sked to pitch Mon either in CL game or on minor lg side
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 18, 2017
Alex Wood continues to impressLogan Forsythe, scheduled off today, has a bruise on left arm after getting hit by a pitch last night, but said he's fine.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 18, 2017