Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a host of injury updates this afternoon regarding various relief options for the club as LA hurtles toward their eleventh consecutive playoff appearance, as relayed by . While right-hander Chris Ellis Jersey for the club down the stretch this year, Roberts provided updates on a pair of relievers who could still impact the club in 2023: right-handers and . Kelly threw a bullpen se sion recently but is still struggling with pain in his elbow, per Roberts. The veteran righty, who threw 3 2/3 scorele s innings with the Dodgers after joining the club at the trade deadline alongside , went on the injured list earlier this month with elbow inflammation. According to Roberts, Kelly is expected to return in time for the postseason but there is a chance hes not gonna be 100% when he does. Almonte, meanwhile, has a clearer timeline, with Roberts indicating that the 29 year old is two to three weeks from a return from his knee injury. Most interesting for Dodgers fans will surely be Roberts comments on right-hander , whos aiming to return from Tommy John surgery before the 2023 season comes to a close. Buehler hasnt started a rehab a signment, but Plunkett relays that Roberts still believes Buehlers of returning to the big league mound for games in September is still on the table, with the manager indicating that the club is planning on Buehler to return to the majors toward the middle of the month. While Roberts notes that Buehlers stuff is in good shape, his command hasnt been good and is something hell have to work through on his coming rehab a signment. Healthy returns to the mound from Kelly, Almonte, and particularly Buehler would substantially deepen the clubs bullpen ahead of the postseason. While the Dodgers have been nothing short of dominant of late with just four lo ses in August, the clubs bullpen is a potential weak point, ranking roughly middle-of-the-pack in the majors with a 3.83 ERA and having been leaned on for the more innings than any NL bullpen besides those in Cincinnati and San Francisco. More injury notes from around the league Star Red Sox third baseman underwent x-rays on his wrist after being hit by a pitch during last nights game against LA and struck from the lineup this afternoon. Fortunately, relays that those x-rays came back negative, per manager . Cora added to reporters that Devers could return to the lineup as soon as tomorrow, depending on how the slugger is feeling. Thats surely a relief for Boston, as the 26-year-old infielder is perhaps the clubs most important and consistent players. Devers is in the midst of another season right in line with his career norms; since his breakout campaign in 2019, hes slashed .288/.351/.529 with a 19.7% strikeout rate and a 131 wRC+. In 530 trips to the plate this season, Devers has e sentially replicated that line, slashing .272/.347/.516 with a 18.7% strikeout rate and a 127 wRC+. Tigers right-hander is preparing to make his next start on Wednesday after exiting his last start with lower back tightne s. With that being said, indicated yesterday that Manning actually making his start on Wednesday is not a guarantee. Per Petzold, manager AJ Hinch told reporters that the club will see how the next couple of days are regarding Mannings health before determining whether or not hell make his start. Petzold suggests right-hander and left-hander could be options to take the ball on Wednesday should Manning, who sports a 3.93 ERA in 13 starts with the Tigers this season, require a trip to the shelf. Brewers righty departed todays start against the Padres after just two innings, having allowed four runs on four hits and a walk. Milwaukee indicated that Housers early exit was due to what the club termed minor forearm tightne s. As relayed by , Houser downplayed the injurys seriousne s in conversations with reporters, indicating he expects to make his next start after taking some time off to rest. Housers next start would line up for Saturday against the Phillies, though with a day off on Thursday Milwaukee has the ability to give Houser additional rest without using another starter, should he need it. Lee May Jersey
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