Center fielder Andy Pages is slated for activation and a likely start tonight for the Dodgers, a massive boost as the club kicks off its final regular season home series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Pages has been sidelined for a grueling 27 games, battling a broken left hand, and his return comes just in time for a pivotal series opener.
Pages’ Critical Comeback
Missing nearly a month with a broken hand is brutal, especially for a center fielder. Getting Pages back on the field tonight is a huge move for the Dodgers, injecting a much-needed bat and glove into their lineup. He is expected to start in center field, which speaks volumes about how much the team needs him back for this final stretch. His return could spark some serious energy as they close out their home slate against a division rival. Every single game counts at this point in the season, and having your guys healthy and on the field makes all the difference.
Bullpen Battleground For The Series Opener
Tonight won’t feature a traditional starter for the Dodgers, as they are rolling with a bullpen game to kick off the series. This strategic choice puts a ton of pressure on every reliever who steps onto the mound. But here’s where it gets interesting: Roki Sasaki is expected to be available out of the bullpen, not as some long reliever, but in high-leverage spots, potentially even for multiple innings when the game is on the line. Manager Dave Roberts made it clear on Sunday, stating, “I trust him,” when discussing Sasaki’s role in relief. That kind of faith from the skipper in a high-pressure situation says everything you need to know about what they expect from Sasaki. Padres right-hander Michael King will be on the bump for the opposition, so the Dodgers’ bullpen better be locked in. For the rest of the series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to start Wednesday, and Tyler Glasnow is likely to take the mound on Thursday, wrapping up their home schedule.
It all goes down tonight at 7:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. The season is winding down, and every pitch from that bullpen is going to feel like a make-or-break moment. You can catch the game on SportsNet LA or out of market on TBS, or listen on AM 570.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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