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Dodgers News: Frankie Montas To Undergo Additional Testing For Rib Injury

Matthew Moreno
June 25, 2016
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Dodgers News: Frankie Montas To Undergo Additional Testing For Rib Injury
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In electing to option Carlos Frias back to Triple-A Oklahoma City when Yasiel Puig was activated from the 15-day disabled list, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a decision in their starting rotation coming out of the off-day.

True to what’s been the norm this season, Los Angeles called on a spot-starter to give the regulars in their rotation an extra day of rest. However, rather than promoting any of their heralded prospects, the Dodgers handed the ball to Nick Tepesch.

He was granted his release by the Texas Rangers on June 4, and signed a Minor-League contract with the Dodgers two days later. Tepesch’s selection over the likes of Frankie Montas became clear Friday morning with a report Montas suffered another rib injury.

He was projected to miss four to eight weeks, though the Dodgers have not confirmed such a timetable. In discussing the matter, manager Dave Roberts said the hard-throwing right-hander will undergo additional testing to determine the extent of his injury, via Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA:

“Part of what he had before, similar injury, probably the same thing. I know we’re going to do some more testing to figure out if surgery is needed. I don’t know about his (timetable for) return. I know for me, as I learned about it, I was disappointed. I honestly right now don’t know the extent of it.”

Montas underwent rib resection surgery in February, and began the 2016 season on the 60-day disabled list. He made six rehab appearances — split evenly with Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City — prior to being activated from the DL on June 12.

Montas managed to make just one start with Oklahoma City before landing back on the disabled list on Monday, though it was retroactive to June 17, because of irritation near the area of the incision from his surgery. There was talk in recent weeks Montas would soon make his way onto the Major League roster.

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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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