The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated center fielder Andy Pages and right-hander Roki Sasaki from the injured list. This move comes just before a critical series against the San Diego Padres, highlighting the team’s effort to bolster their roster for upcoming games.
Sasaki, 24, last pitched Aug. 26 when he developed a blister on his right middle finger in an outing against the Atlanta Braves. He is 5-5 with a 4.60 ERA in 23 outings this season and is scheduled to make an abbreviated appearance Tuesday. Alfonzo, 26, made his major league debut in July and is batting .179 with four RBIs in 13 career games.
Sheehan and Sasaki both are projected to have a bullpen role for the Dodgers in the playoffs, according to manager Dave Roberts.
A longtime minor leaguer, the 28-year-old Ward made his major league debut this season and hit three home runs in 20 games. the Padres have a magic number of two to clinch a wild-card spot and a team-record third consecutive playoff appearance While the Dodgers enter Tuesday’s play with a magic number of three to clinch a bye into a National League Division Series matchup. The former Pacific Coast League MVP was designated for assignment last week.
Also on Tuesday, the Dodgers sold Ryan Ward’s contract to the Chunichi Dragons in Japan, according to multiple reports.
