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Dodgers activate Pages, Sasaki before Padres series
Los Angeles strengthens roster ahead of crucial matchup against surging San Diego.
In brief
Los Angeles strengthens roster ahead of crucial matchup against surging San Diego. The Dodgers are getting key players back at the right time, with Pages returning from hand surgery and Sasaki available out of the bullpen as they chase the NL's second seed. Originally reported by Mlb.
Dodgers activate Pages and Sasaki
Los Angeles brought back outfielder Andy Pages and pitcher Roki Sasaki from the injured list Tuesday ahead of their series against the Padres.
Pages returns from hand surgery
Pages was batting .272 with 21 home runs before fracturing his left hand on August 21. He had surgery with a screw inserted to speed healing and skipped rehab games.
Sasaki available as reliever
Sasaki has been sidelined by a blister since August 27. Though originally planned as a starter, he will pitch out of the bullpen for the final stretch with a 4.60 ERA this season.
Ohtani eligible to return Wednesday
Shohei Ohtani is eligible to come off the injured list Wednesday and manager Dave Roberts said there's a good chance he returns. Ohtani won't pitch for the rest of the season.
“there's a "good chance" Ohtani will return to the lineup”
Dodgers chase second seed
Los Angeles leads the Braves by four games for the NL's second seed and a bye to the Division Series. The Padres arrive Tuesday as winners of five straight and 13 of their last 14.
Wild Card race stays tight
The Phillies are just one game behind the Cubs and Padres in the Wild Card standings. The playoff picture remains unsettled with several teams still in contention.
The key point
The Dodgers are getting key players back at the right time, with Pages returning from hand surgery and Sasaki available out of the bullpen as they chase the NL's second seed.
