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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Held Concerns Over Sean Doolittle’s Shoulder Strain
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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Held Concerns Over Sean Doolittle’s Shoulder Strain

Matthew Moreno
July 16, 2017
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While the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the class of the National League for the better part of the past six weeks, the Washington Nationals sit atop their division and are expected to contend for the NL pennant.

Much like the Dodgers, the Nationals were said to be in the market for bullpen help ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Washington addressed their needs Sunday by trading for relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson.

The Oakland Athletics received relief pitcher Blake Treinen, and prospects Jesus Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse. The domino effect impacts the Dodgers, who reportedly are looking to acquire a left-handed reliever.

According to David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio, the Dodgers’ interest in Doolittle was tempered by him missing five weeks this season with a shoulder strain:

Sean Doolittle missed all of May with a left shoulder strain. #Dodgers had concerns about that.

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) July 16, 2017

Doolittle held a 3.52 ERA and .185 opponents’ batting average in nine relief appearances when he was placed on the DL May 3 (retroactive to April 30). The 30-year-old is 1-0 with two two saves an a 3.29 ERA since returning.

Overall this season, Doolittle owns a 3.38 ERA and 2.34 FIP in 23 games. Although there may be some durability concerns with the left-hander, his 39.2 percent strikeout rate is on track to set a career high.

With Doolittle no longer available, reports suggest potential options for the Dodgers include Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton, though he too has missed time this season due to injury, and Detroit Tigers closer Justin Wilson, among others.

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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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