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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Acknowledges Friday’s Starting Pitcher May Be External Option
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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Acknowledges Friday’s Starting Pitcher May Be External Option

Matthew Moreno
June 29, 2016
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have managed through the first three months of the regular season with a revolving door at the back of their rotation. All the while Clayton Kershaw remained his steady, if not improved self, throughout the seemingly constant shuffling.

However, Kershaw has now fallen victim to the injury bug, with lower back soreness forcing him to return to Los Angeles ahead of his teammates. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has suffered from the back trouble in recent weeks, suggesting the matter may not be serious.

But with Kershaw having his back examined by Dr. Robert Watkins, the Dodgers’ back specialist, on Wednesday, his availability for Friday’s scheduled start is uncertain.

The Dodgers have not yet released the results of Kershaw’s examination, though manager Dave Roberts has maintained optimism his left-handed ace will recover in time to face the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

In the even that doesn’t materialize, Roberts said the Dodgers may look outside of the organization for a starter, according to Bill Plunkett of the OC Register:

Dave Roberts acknowledged #Dodgers Friday starter — "if it isn't Kersh" — could come from outside organization. Erasmo-mania builds

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 29, 2016

Los Angeles has been tied to Atlanta Braves right-hander Julio Teheran and Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray. Teheran and Gray are both slated to start for their respective club on Friday.

Most recently, the Dodgers were said to have interest in Tampa Bay Rays reliever Erasmo Ramirez, though as swingman who would start for them. One internal figures to be Jharel Cotton, who is on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

Cotton also aligns with the club’s need as he’s scheduled to pitch Friday for Oklahoma City. He would mark the 10th different starting pitcher used by the Dodgers this season, and fifth to make his Major League debut.

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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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