Dodgers Activate Chris Hatcher, Option Kyle Farmer to Oklahoma City

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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday reinstated right-handed pitcher Chris Hatcher from the 10-day disabled list and optioned catcher/infielder Kyle Farmer to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Rios, Locastro, Ramos, Buehler & More

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In  this latest installment of our weekly Dodgers prospect watch feature, we decided to take a look at a handful of youngsters who were able to earn promotions across at least one level of the farm system this season. And, coincidentally enough, by some standards, all five are not terribly far away from making their respective big league debuts.

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Dodgers Injury Notes: Kershaw, González, Ethier, Dayton & More

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While most of the recent injury news surrounding the Dodgers has been centered around the prospective return of staff ace Clayton Kershaw, there are a few other players close to activation who may impact the squad down the stretch of the season — most specifically veterans Adrian Gonzalez and Andre Ethier.

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Dodgers Roster: Let’s Talk a Little More About Alex Verdugo

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Amid a rough point of offensive woes, every time Joc Pederson begins to drift into the doghouse of the Dodgers fan base, he seemingly does just enough to slide back into good graces for just a little while longer. Wednesday night was no different, as Pederson and right fielder Yasiel Puig were the offensive catalysts in what turned out to be a 3-2 victory in the middle contest of a three-game series against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Wilmer Font, Henry Ramos, Matt Beaty & More

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With all the emphasis on the non-waiver trade deadline recently, it’s been a few weeks since we’ve checked in on any of the happenings within the Dodgers farm system. Triple-A Oklahoma City is holding steady in second place in the PCL American Northern division, while Double-A Tulsa is clawing away at a potential playoff appearance in the Texas League. High-A Rancho Cucamonga continues to lead the way in the Cal League South, appearing to be destined for a postseason run fueled by several powerful bats. And there have been more than a handful of individual performances lately that are certainly worth mentioning.

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Dodgers Injury Notes: Kershaw, González, Ethier, Segedin & More

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Despite the disabled list having been in double digits for a huge portion of the season, the Dodgers still continue to rack up the wins at a fantastic rate, and seemingly write new chapters in the MLB history books with each occurring victory. If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to check out Todd’s outstanding editorial analysis outlining how several key injuries early in the season set the stage for the club’s current run of success.

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Is Walker Buehler Ready to Make a Big League Contribution?

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For almost a month now, there have been whispers around the Dodgers‘ clubhouse regarding a possible big league promotion for pitching prospect Walker Buehler sometime after rosters expand in the beginning of September. If it does indeed happen, it’s a move that would be beneficial twofold — an opportunity to provide a small break for the Los Angeles pitching staff, but perhaps more importantly, a chance to boost Buehler’s pace of development with the organization moving forward.

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Dodgers Officially Recall Kyle Farmer, Place Grant Dayton on Disabled List

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The Dodgers on Friday afternoon officially recalled catcher/infielder Kyle Farmer from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed left-handed pitcher Grant Dayton on the 10-day disabled list with neck stiffness.

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Should Dodgers Give Alex Verdugo a Big League Opportunity Right Now?

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After all the dust settled on the active roster before the series opener against the Twins on Monday evening, the Dodgers had a whopping 10 arms available in the bullpen, yet only three available replacements off the bench. Thank goodness for more heroics from the mighty Cody Bellinger, because if the game would have somehow wiggled into extra innings, Los Angeles may have sent some relief pitchers to the dish to hit.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Verdugo, Rios, Ruiz, Fernandez & More

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In this edition of our weekly minor league highlight feature, we take a look at the hot-hitting Edwin Rios and Alex Verdugo of Triple-A Oklahoma City, stop by Double-A Tulsa for a glance at Henry Ramos and Jose Miguel Fernandez, and check the progress of Keibert Ruiz who was just promoted to High-A Rancho Cucamonga not long ago.

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