Verdugo (oblique) has resumed baseball activities, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo has been out since landing on the injured list Aug. 6 with a strained right oblique. While he appears to have taken the first step toward returning to the Dodgers, the 23-year-old will likely require a rehab assignment before rejoining the big club sometime in September.

Verdugo is still experiencing oblique discomfort and will not rejoin the Dodgers until at least Sept. 1, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 6 and was originally estimated to miss two weeks. However, he has yet to resume baseball activities and will therefore not come close to hitting that target. The 23-year-old is slashing .294/.342/.475 with 12 homers and 44 RBI in 106 games this season.

Verdugo (oblique) is rehabbing in Arizona at Camelback Ranch, though he's yet to be cleared to resume baseball activities, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo has been sidelined since Aug. 6 due to a right oblique strain, though he hasn't been able to resume throwing or swinging a bat just yet. The Dodgers revealed Friday that they expect Verdugo to miss two weeks, which would put him on track to return Aug. 23. He'll need to be cleared for baseball activities in the near future to have a chance at hitting his targeted return date.

Verdugo (oblique) could miss two weeks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was placed on the 10-day injured list August 6 after straining his right oblique. Although the two week time frame would push him past the minimum stay, it is encouraging news considering the fact that oblique injuries often require a lengthier recovery period. Verdugo is likely to require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the big club.

Verdugo was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a right oblique strain.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was scratched from Monday's game due to a back issue, and the team has since revealed that he's battling an oblique strain. Given the nature of the injury, he likely won't be able to return after the 10-day minimum, though more information on his availability going forward should emerge as he begins his rehab.

Verdugo was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Cardinals due to a back issue, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was in line to man center field, but it'll be Kris Negron who gets the call following Verdugo's removal from the starting nine. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on his injury is revealed.

Contrary to a previous report, Verdugo is starting in center field and hitting seventh Monday against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo will slide to center field for Monday's series opener against St. Louis while A.J. Pollock gets the night off. In 20 games since the All-Star break, Verdugo is slashing .261/.311/.420 with three home runs and a 27 percent strikeout rate.

Verdugo is not starting Monday against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo will sit for Monday's series opener after starting the past three games and going 3-for-11 with a double and three strikeouts in those contests. Matt Beaty is starting in the outfield in place of Verdugo in this one.

Verdugo (knee) is starting in left field and batting seventh Friday night against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup due to left knee soreness, but he'll be ready to roll for the second matchup of the series. He's coming off a four-hit night against the Rockies on Wednesday.

Verdugo (knee) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo was a late scratch from the Dodgers' lineup with left knee soreness. It's unclear whether the soreness will require any extra days off after Thursday. Matt Beaty will start in left field, batting eighth.