{"id":818017,"date":"2026-07-22T06:18:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/818017\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T06:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:18:04","slug":"los-angeles-dodgers-demote-3-year-mlb-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/818017\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Dodgers Demote 3-Year MLB Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 30: Starting pitcher Landon Knack #96 of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands in the dugout during a delay to the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 30, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Tonights game has been delayed due to a bee colony that accumulated on the net behind home plate. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> will continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> at Citizens Bank Park.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers are coming off a 10-7 loss on Monday.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Dodgers won 2-1.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers Demote 3-Year MLB Player\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyLandon Knack #96 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to deliver a pitch in the second inning against the New York Mets<\/a> at Citi Field on May 25, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game, news came out that the Dodgers had sent Landon Knack<\/a> to Triple-A.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers wrote (via X):<\/a> \u201cThe Dodgers selected the contract of LHP Charlie Barnes<\/a> and optioned RHP Landon Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith<\/a> on the 60-day injured list.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLandon Knack #96 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after allowing a solo home run to Derek Hill<\/a> #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Knack is currently 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA in two games this season.<\/p>\n

Looking At Knack\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyLandon Knack of the Los Angeles Dodgers is seen with the World Series trophy prior to a game between the Los Angeles Rams<\/a> and the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.<\/p>\n

Knack was picked in the 2nd round of the 2020 MLB<\/a> Draft.<\/p>\n

He has spent all three seasons of his MLB career with the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

Over 27 career games (19 starts), the 29-year-old has gone 6-7 with a 4.33 ERA.<\/p>\n

Dodgers Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyShohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks to J.T. Realmuto<\/a> #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the top of the first inning at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers are at the top of the National League West with a 63-38 record in 101 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 32-19 in 51 games on the road).<\/p>\n

Following their series with the Phillies, the Dodgers will visit the New York Mets on Friday.<\/p>\n

Phillies Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyJos\u00e9 Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on as Shohei Ohtani<\/a> #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out to end the top of the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

The Phillies are the second-place team in the National League East with a 56-45 record in 101 games.<\/p>\n

They are just 3.0 games back of the Atlanta Braves<\/a> for first.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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