Dodgers Notes: All-Star Wants to Return to LA, Walker Buehler Away From Team, Cody Bellinger Injured
The Dodgers arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday hoping to close the gap between themselves and the team with the best record in the National League. They left Thursday having been swept in three games by the Phillies. Injuries are more than a convenient excuse, but they aren’t letting up. At least the schedule will: the Dodgers travel to Detroit for three games against the Tigers (45-49) starting today, followed by the All-Star break.
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Kenley Jansen Expresses Desire to Return to Dodgers
In a candid revelation, Kenley Jansen, a celebrated closer and the Dodgers’ all-time saves leader, expressed a poignant desire to end his career in Dodger blue. The emotional ties and the legacy of a player of his caliber paint a story of loyalty and nostalgia that resonates deeply with fans.
A Potential Ace Addition to Bolster The Rotation
White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is emerging as the most sensible fit for a Dodgers team dealing with the uncertainty around Walker Buehler and Bobby Miller, and injuries to two other members of their season-opening rotation. Crochet would provide both immediate impact and long-term value to the team.
