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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Expected To Be Eased Into Cactus League Games
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Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Expected To Be Eased Into Cactus League Games

Matthew Moreno
February 25, 2017
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The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their slate of Cactus League games on Saturday with a starting outfield comprised of Andrew Toles, Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig, from left to right field. Cody Bellinger, Andre Ethier, Franklin Gutierrez, Kiké Hernandez and Scott Van Slyke are expected to see time in the outfield throughout spring.

Trayce Thompson may eventually join the group, though he’s still on the mend from multiple fractures in his back. Thompson began to suffer from back pain last May and played through the discomfort into July.

He was initially diagnosed with lower back irritation and placed on the 15-day disabled list immediately after the All-Star break. It wasn’t until later that the extent of Thompson’s injury was realized.

Although 25-year-old is participating in baseball activities, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he’s not necessarily on the verge of seeing action in a Cactus League game, per Bill Plunkett of the O.C. Register:

Trayce Thompson fully participating in workouts but will play in "more controlled environment" of sim games before he plays in Cactus League

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 24, 2017

Prior to reporting to camp, Thompson expressed hope he’d be full-go by early March. However, he conceded the importance was on being healthy for the start of the regular season, and not Spring Training.

Thompson earned regular playing time last season before succumbing to the injury. His best month was May, when Thompson batted .270/.352/.603 with six home runs and 14 RBI in 21 games (18 starts).

Overall, he finished the season hitting .225/.302/.436 with 11 doubles, 13 home runs, 32 RBI, a .318 wOBA and 100 wRC+ in 80 games. The versatile outfielder logged time in center field (32 games; 26 starts), right field (28;22) and left field (24;13).

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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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