The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Andre Jackson from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned Zach McKinstry prior to Monday’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
It marked a second time in as many days McKinstry was sent down to OKC. However, while he was the corresponding move to adding Reyes Moronta to the active roster, McKinstry remained with the team and was immediately recalled due to David Price going on MLB’s COVID injured list.
McKinstry first joined the Dodgers on April 20 when Andrew Heaney landed on the 10-day IL because of left shoulder discomfort. He didn’t get into a game for L.A. until Sunday, entering in the eighth inning of a blowout against the San Diego Padres.
McKinstry went 0-for-1 but turned a double play to wrap up the win.
Although he didn’t receive many opportunities while up with the Dodgers, McKinstry got off to a hot start with Oklahoma City. He was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for games played April 5-10.
Jackson gives Dodgers fresh arm
The Dodgers roster is back to including 16 pitchers. Jackson last pitched on Tuesday, and presumably is the new candidate to provide some length out of the bullpen and potentially piggyback.
That role had been filled by Tyler Anderson, who was moved into the starting rotation because of Heaney’s shoulder injury.
Jackson has yet to earn a decision over three starts with Oklahoma City this season, but pitched to a 0.84 ERA and collected nine strikeouts over 10.2 innings.
The right-hander made his MLB debut last season and went 0-1 with a 2.31 ERA over three games, all of which were relief appearances.
Jackson made MLB history in his debut by becoming the first pitcher in the modern era with at least five strikeouts, minimum of four walks and not allow a run in a relief appearance for his debut.
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