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Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir To Start Friday Against Rockies

Matthew Moreno
September 22, 2016
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Scott Kazmir will start Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The news came on the heels of the rookie manager naming Brett Anderson the starter for Thursday’s series opener.

Kazmir last pitched for the Dodgers on Aug. 22, and he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with neck inflammation. After suffering a setback during a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kazmir returned to Los Angeles to be re-examined.

He was then diagnosed with thoracic spine inflammation and projected to miss multiple weeks. “It’s been a tough year for him, but where he’s at, we’re confident he can regain his form and pitch well for us,” Roberts said Wednesday.

“With Kaz, he’s been dealing with injuries for the second half of the season. In talking to [pitching coach Rick Honeycutt] and Scott, he feels good and he’s in a good place. We have to see what we have with him.”

Prior to succumbing to his injury, Kazmir proved to be durable throughout the season while others in the rotation faltered. Even after overcoming the spine inflammation, the southpaw suffered another injury as he developed a blister after throwing a simulated game.

But health no longer appears to be an issue. “I’ve got complete confidence in our training staff and in Kaz that he feels good enough to give us a chance to win,” Roberts said. “I think his track record has to be given some credit.”

The rookie manager estimated Kazmir will throw 90 pitches in his first Major League start over the past month. The 32-year-old is 10-6 with a 4.59 ERA, 4.48 FIP and 1.35 WHIP in 25 starts.

Kazmir is in the first of a three-year, $48 million contract. His deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2016 season.

Roberts conceded the starts for Anderson and Kazmir will play a factor in the club’s decision on a potential Game 4 starter come the postseason. Though, Roberts said first and foremost is the importance for the Dodgers to win the games considering they’ve yet to clinch the National League West.

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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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