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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Encouraged By Andre Ethier’s Prognosis
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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Encouraged By Andre Ethier’s Prognosis

Matthew Moreno
March 26, 2017
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Dealing with lingering discomfort in his lower back, the Los Angeles Dodgers recently sent Andre Ethier for an x-ray and CT scan. He’d previously undergone an MRI on his balky back, which revealed a mild herniated disc.

Although the Dodgers did not provide an update to Ethier’s injury, the veteran outfielder will be held out of baseball activity for the next week. A decision on an immediate course of action was decided after Ethier met with back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins.

Ethier will be re-evaluated after the one-week layoff. Although the Dodgers will again begin another season without his services, manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, via Andy McCullough of the L.A. Times:

“I think it’s actually a good sign,” Roberts said. “It’s not a six-to-eight-week thing, from what I understand. Him taking another week to let it subside, we’ll have a better idea of how aggressive we need to be.”

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman previously said the club did not harbor any ‘long-term’ concern over Ethier’s injury. Friedman made his remarks prior to the 34-year-old undergoing the x-ray and CT scan.

Dr. Watkins also examined Clayton Kershaw and outlined a path to recovery when the left-handed ace was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his lower back. Kershaw’s injury was initially believed to be minor, though he missed 10 weeks.

Albeit in just eight Cactus League games, Ethier was again in the midst of a strong showing in Spring Training. He went 6-for-12 with one double, a home run, six walks and two RBI. Ethier last played March 18, starting in left field and going 2-for-2 with an RBI double.

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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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