Dodgers Place Grant Dayton On DL

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Updated: April 18, 2017

According to Andy McCoullough of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers have placed LHP Grant Dayton on the disabled list due to a left intercostal strain.

Grant Dayton has been placed on the DL with an intercostal strain. Josh Fields called up.

— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) April 19, 2017

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com also reported the news.

Dodgers recall Josh Fields, put Grant Dayton on DL.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) April 19, 2017

The Dodgers confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.

Today, the #Dodgers placed Grant Dayton on the 10-day DL with left intercostal strain and recalled Josh Fields from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 19, 2017

Dayton is a former 11th round pick of the Florida Marlins back in the 2010 MLB Draft. He has spent his entire MLB career with the Dodgers.

He made his MLB debut last season with the club. He appeared in 25 games in 2016 pitching in 26 innings. He posted a 2.05 ERA.

So far this season he has pitched in 7 games and has struck out four batters. Los Angeles is dealing with a number of injuries with their pitchers. Rich Hill was placed on the DL due to a blister as well.

As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their roster news we will keep you up to date.

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