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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Andre Ethier In Control Of Own Destiny During Rehab Assignment
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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier In Control Of Own Destiny During Rehab Assignment

Matthew Moreno
August 28, 2016
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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Suffers Lower Leg Contusion
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers discovered Andre Ethier sustained a fractured right tibia, the worst-case scenario had him out until July. But the 10-to-14 week timetable became obsolete as Ethier made a slow recovery.

The Dodgers eventually resigned themselves to the hope of seeing Ethier back on the field in September. That became a viable possibility when he recently turned a corner with the intensity of workouts at Camelback Ranch.

In a mild surprise, the 34-year-old began a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. Ethier went 2-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts as the designated hitter.

“He said he felt good to get back into a game,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. “He said he saw the ball pretty well and his leg feels good. I think he was encouraged.”

Ethier was back in the lineup Saturday, starting in right field and logging four innings. He finished the night 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

What’s next for the veteran outfielder remains fluid. The club does not have a set number of at-bats or innings spent in the field Ethier must reach before consideration is given to activating him from the 60-day disabled list.

“I’m going to give him cart blanche to communicate with me on how he feels,” Roberts said. “I’m going to trust that when he’s ready he’s going to let me know, and we’ll act accordingly.” The rookie manager previously stated he wasn’t certain to what capacity Ethier could fill upon returning. That still holds true.

“With Dre, it could be a pinch-hit thing or play the field. It’s all contingent on how the leg heals,” Roberts explained. “I don’t want to put him in one specific role right now. I want to let it play out and when he gets to us, we’ll evaluate.”

Ethier was transferred to the 60-day DL in April and is already eligible to be activated. He started as the Quakes’ DH on Sunday.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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