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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed Early Against Rockies With Back Soreness
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Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed Early Against Rockies With Back Soreness

Matthew Moreno
March 6, 2017
2 Min Read
Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Suffers Lower Leg Contusion
Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
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Last spring, Andre Ethier was well on his way to securing an everyday spot in the lineup. What’s more, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named Ethier among the candidates to bat leadoff. That came to a grinding halt when Ethier fouled a pitch off his leg, sustaining a fractured tibia.

The injury was initially diagnosed as a lower leg contusion, and true extent of it wasn’t determined until additional testing conducted after Ethier didn’t show any signs of improvement. Although he was projected to miss 10 to 14 weeks, Ethier didn’t come off the DL until last September.

With essentially a full season lost to injury, the veteran outfielder reported to camp in full health. Ethier started in left field on Monday and hit leadoff against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields.

However, he was pinch-hit for by Brett Eibner in the third inning after just one at-bat. According to Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times, Ethier was removed early because of back soreness:

Andre Ethier said he left today's game because he felt back soreness while running. Day to day. #Dodgers

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 6, 2017

The Dodgers also lost Scott Kazmir (hip tightness) and Henry Ramos (unspecified) to early exits on Monday. Kazmir is expected to undergo a precautionary MRI.

Ethier entered the day batting .375/.667/.750 with one home run, one RBI and six walks. He’s locked in a competition of sorts with Andrew Toles for the starting job in left field.

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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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