Reliever Pedro Baez beat the Dodgers in arbitration and will earn $4 million in 2020. He became the first player to win in salary arbitration this year.
On Sept. 3, the Dodgers were World Series favorites. On Sept. 8, the Indians were. In those five days, no players switched teams, and the standings held firm. But sometimes September games matter -- even when they don't.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw didn't seem pleased to be pulled at 95 pitches and a half-inning after batting, saying, "it is what it is" when asked about manager Dave Roberts' decision.
The Dodgers plan on carrying seven rookies into the playoffs and 10 players who have spent at least some time in the minor leagues this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez left Wednesday night's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins with an injury to his right pectoral muscle and on Thursday was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
