Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed the bullpen will get some help Monday, as reliever Alex Vesia will return from the injured list.<\/p>\n
The Dodgers placed Vesia on the injured list Aug. 26, retroactive to Aug. 23, with a right oblique strain. He made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sept. 3 and 5, posting two perfect innings with three strikeouts.<\/p>\n
Vesia struggled shortly before his trip to the injured list, allowing a run in four consecutive appearances from Aug. 6-15. He made two more appearances before straining his oblique, though, and got back on track with 2.2 scoreless innings.<\/p>\n
More news: Dodgers Reliever Doesn’t Hold Back After Unimaginable Collapse vs Orioles The left-hander will be a great addition to the Dodgers’ bullpen, which caused the worst loss in recent memory on Saturday. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw 8.2 no-hit innings before allowing a home run and coming out of the game.<\/p>\n Neither Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott recorded a single out, and the Orioles scored three more runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game in walk off fashion for the second consecutive night.<\/p>\n The Dodgers have lost seven of their last eight games, and relievers during that stretch have a collective ERA of 6.95. That is the worst mark in the National League, and second worst in MLB behind the Minnesota Twins.<\/p>\n Vesia has been a stellar option for the Dodgers over the course of this season, and can hopefully provide that same skillset upon his return from injury to bring some stability to a struggling reliever core. <\/p>\n More news: Dodgers, Orioles Start Time Announced Following Saturday\u2019s Weather Delay The southpaw has a 2.75 ERA this season, and has a WHIP below 1.00 for the second consecutive season. He has made 59 appearances for the Dodgers, notching 52.1 innings and striking out 69 batters. He has also recorded four saves.<\/p>\n While he won’t be available for Sunday’s day game against the Baltimore Orioles, the Dodgers will hope to give Vesia a look against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The Dodgers will hope to take home a series win for the first time this month, and will kick off the opening game of the set at home at 7:10 p.m. PT. <\/p>\n The Dodgers haven’t looked like postseason contenders, but managed to win the series finale in Baltimore. <\/p>\n
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