Mat Latos Scratched From Tonight’s Start
- Updated: September 9, 2015
ANAHEIM, Ca- According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos has been scratched from tonight’s game due to neck stiffness.
#Dodgers scratch Mat Latos (stiff neck). Joe Wieland starts tonight vs #Angels.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) September 9, 2015
Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times also reported the news.
Mat Latos scratched with a stiff neck. Joe Wieland will start in his place.
— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) September 9, 2015
The Los Angeles Dodgers official Twitter account reported that Joe Wieland will take the bump for the Dodgers tonight.
Right-handed pitcher Joe Wieland will start for the Dodgers tonight. Mat Latos has been scratched with neck stiffness.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 9, 2015
Latos has been struggling since being acquired from the Miami Marlins back July. One of his better starts as a Dodger came against the Angels so the Dodgers were hopeful for a duplicate performance tonight.
The Dodgers will look to stay hot against the Angels tonight. As more information surfaces on Latos and the extent of his injury we will keep you updated.
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