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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Franklin Gutierrez Expected To Avoid Disabled Despite Hip Tightness
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Dodgers News: Franklin Gutierrez Expected To Avoid Disabled Despite Hip Tightness

Matthew Moreno
May 6, 2017
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Franklin Gutierrez was removed in the fifth inning Saturday night because of hip tightness. Gutierrez appeared to suffer his injury while running the bases on a Kiké Hernandez two-run double off San Diego Padres starter Clayton Richard.

Beyond the usual frustration that comes with an injury, Gutierrez’s case is compounded by the fact that he was activated on Tuesday, after missing 19 games due to a left hamstring strain. The 34-year-old entered play Saturday batting .333/.368/.611 with two doubles, one home run and two RBI in nine games.

Following his club’s 10-2 rout of the Padres, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Gutierrez is not expected to require a stint on the disabled list. “He ran a lot, so for me, it was more precautionary and to upgrade the defense a little bit.”

If Gutierrez’s condition worsens and he does wind up on the DL, the Dodgers presumably would recall Trayce Thompson from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Thompson replaced Gutierrez on the active roster in April.

Thompson opened the season a combined 2-for-64 with two RBI, six walks and 23 strikeouts during time spent with the Dodgers and Oklahoma City. Though, Thompson began the night 4-for-his-last-8 with one triple in the past two games. Included in that is a 3-for-4 effort in Friday’s loss.

Another conceivable option is Brett Eibner, who was previously with the Dodgers this season for two brief stints. Eibner went 1-for-5 in three games.

Gutierrez was 0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout prior to being replaced by Andrew Toles.

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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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