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Dodgers News: September Return For Andre Ethier Now More Certain

Matthew Moreno
August 24, 2016
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In recent weeks Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has maintained an expectation — perhaps better identified as hope — Andre Ethier would return this season from a tibia fracture sustained in Spring Training.

After an initial diagnosis of a lower leg contusion, follow-up examinations revealed the spiral fracture in Ethier’s right leg. He was projected to miss 10 to 14 weeks; a timetable that Ethier has since surpassed.

But, the veteran outfielder appears to have made significant progress in what’s been an arduous recovery. “About 10 days ago the medical staff reached out to me and said Dre turned a corner,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.

“Felt really good recovering and doing weight-bearing jogging. We’re looking forward to activating him some time in September.”

Prior to being reinstated from the 60-day disabled list Ethier will be sent out on a rehab assignment. The Dodgers have discussed scenarios, Roberts said, but a specific plan or target start date have not yet been set.

Ethier participated in live batting practice in late July for the first time since his injury. More recently he was said to be facing live pitching and running the bases at Camelback Ranch.

While the 34-year-old is on track for a return, it doesn’t necessarily equate to a clean bill of health. “It’s improved,” Roberts said of Ethier’s fracture. “Will he be 100 percent when he’s active? I don’t know the answer to that.”

The rookie manager nonetheless believes adding Ethier to the pitcher will give the Dodgers a boost. “Andre is part of the nucleus of this club. He’s a proven, consistent performer, and he gets along with everyone.”

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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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