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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Hope Victor Gonzalez Finds Consistency With Triple-A Oklahoma City
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Dodgers Hope Victor Gonzalez Finds Consistency With Triple-A Oklahoma City

Blake Williams
September 2, 2021
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers activated Joe Kelly off the injured list last week it coincided with Victor Gonzalez getting optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Gonzalez had just returned from the IL the week prior, missing time due to right knee inflammation. He previously was sidelined in July by left plantar fasciitis.

Last season, the 25-year-old southpaw was a big part of the Dodgers’ World Series run as he pitched to a 1.33 ERA and 1.67 FIP in 20.1 innings.

However, this season, Gonzalez has yet to find that version of himself, posting a 3.57 ERA and 4.28 FIP across 35.1 innings.

“Tough decision, obviously with what Victor means to us,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of sending Gonzalez to Oklahoma City.

“I think the bottom line is he’s been dealing with an injury. He’s healthy from that, and getting him back off the IL, just want him to be consistent with his outing.

“Looking for consistency with the fastball and slider, hasn’t had the miss he had last year. I think for the most part, just getting him to Triple-A, take a breath for a week or two weeks, and kind of see where we’re at from there.”

The Dodgers took a similar approach with Brusdar Graterol earlier in the season when he was struggling. Despite being fully healthy once he was activated off the IL, the Dodgers sent Graterol to OKC to get extra work in before he rejoined the club.

If Gonzalez is able to get back to form, he would become an important piece in the bullpen and give the Dodgers two lock-down left-handers with him and Alex Vesia.

Gonzalez has appeared in two games for OKC since being optioned, allowing a combined two runs on three hits, including a homer, over 1.1 innings pitched.

Dodgers not expecting Cleavinger, Alexander soon

Another pair of left-handed relievers, Scott Alexander and Garrett Cleavinger, are not close to returning to the team, according to Roberts.

“I think both guys are a ways away,” he said of the two relievers.

Alexander was placed on the IL in July due to left shoulder inflammation, and Cleavinger has been out since Aug. 8 with a right oblique strain.

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Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is currently the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He previously worked as a Managing Editor for Angels Nation, as a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, as the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and as an Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. He is now pursuing his master's degree from the University of Alabama. Blake is also always open to talk Star Wars with you. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
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