11 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford went 3-for-5 and stole his seventh best Friday against the Marlins.

Crawford didn't start Wednesday because of the strained hamstring that's been troubling him.

11 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford (hamstring) is back in Friday's lineup against the Marlins.

Crawford didn't start Wednesday's game because the Dodgers wanted to play it safe with his recent hamstring strain, but he later appeared as a pinch-hitter. He should be fine as long as he continues to manage it.

13 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford appeared as a pinch-hitter Wednesday, flying out to end the game against the Diamondbacks.

Crawford didn't start because of his hamstring strain. He should be ready to go after Thursday's off day.

13 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford is not in the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday.

Manager Don Mattingly indicated that he's still a bit concerned about Crawford's hamstring and is playing it safe with the outfielder. Expected Crawford to receive a couple days off per week until he's totally over his hamstring ailment.

15 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford ripped a solo homer in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

The longball, which came in the third inning off of Trevor Cahill, was Crawford's fifth of the season, putting him on an early-season pace for 26 longballs. He won't keep that up, of course, but the outfielder has been a nice power and speed source so far. It should continue as long as he stays healthy.

17 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Carl Crawford (hamstring) is in the Dodgers' starting lineup on Saturday night against the Giants.

Crawford hasn't started since Monday because of a minor hamstring strain. He's batting .315/.394/.522 with four homers, four steals and 20 runs in 26 games this season.

18 Days Los Angeles Dodgers Comment

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated that Carl Crawford could pinch-hit if he's needed on Friday.

While it's not a return to the starting lineup, it's certainly an encouraging sign that Crawford will avoid a trip to the disabled list. He's been sidelined for the past three games due to a minor hamstring strain.

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