Dodgers pitcher David Value was placed on the injured record Sunday after testing constructive for COVID-19, supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned.
Shortly earlier than the Dodgers’ 10-2 win in opposition to the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Value was placed on the IL and not using a designation. Following the sport, Roberts instructed reporters the left-hander — who's vaccinated, based on Roberts — had returned a constructive take a look at after experiencing signs within the morning.
Roberts mentioned he wasn’t positive how lengthy Value is perhaps out and didn’t anticipate the provision of any of the staff’s different gamers being impacted by contact tracing or different well being and security protocols. Roberts mentioned no different gamers have been experiencing signs.
“I feel we’re in a great spot,” Roberts mentioned.
Value’s information capped a morning stuffed with roster strikes for the Dodgers. The staff additionally known as up Reyes Moronta, a former San Francisco Giants reliever who made his Dodgers debut within the seventh inning Sunday.
Zach McKinstry was initially optioned to triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis because the corresponding transfer for Moronta, however then put again on the MLB roster due to Value‘s constructive take a look at.
Minor league reliever Darien Núñez was designated for task, as effectively, which cleared a 40-man roster spot for Moronta. In keeping with an individual with data of the scenario, Núñez lately suffered an elbow damage that can require Tommy John surgical procedure.
Value had gotten off to a good begin this season as a reliever. In 5 outings, he had a 1.93 ERA and had struck out 5 batters. Roberts had additionally praised the 36-year-old, who's within the ultimate 12 months of his contract, for mentoring among the Dodgers’ youthful relievers.
With Value on the IL, the Dodgers have three different left-handers within the bullpen: Alex Vesia, Justin Bruihl and Garrett Cleavinger.
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