Verdugo will start in right field and sixth Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo will draw his first start of the season after the Dodgers' lineup was shuffled in the absence of Justin Turner and Corey Seager. He's made four plate appearances this season, recording two hits with an RBI and run scored.

Verdugo has made the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo had a mediocre spring, posting a .631 OPS, but the Dodgers feel he's ready to contribute. There's no natural platoon between him and Joc Pederson, as both players are left-handed, but Verdugo should be at least the team's fourth outfielder with the potential to carve out a larger role.

Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that he expects Verdugo to be on the Opening Day roster, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it remains to be seen what Verdugo's role will be, this is good news. The Dodgers figure to mix and match more than fantasy managers would like, but as a left-handed hitter who could offer plus defense in right field, Verdugo should be able to carve out a solid role if he hits early on.

Verdugo will compete with Joc Pederson for the starting job in left field during spring training, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With A.J. Pollock and Cody Bellinger expected to make most of their starts in center and right field, respectively, Verdugo and Pederson will battle for the final starting spot. Verdugo is likely the underdog to win the starting gig given his lack of experience compared to Pederson. The Dodgers tend to mix up their lineup more than most teams, however, so the 22-year-old could still carve out a decent role for himself as a reserve , especially following the departures of Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp.

Verdugo got the start in center field Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo made his first start since being called up Sept. 1. The Dodgers are currently operating with a crowded outfield, so the 22-year-old's starts may be few and far between as the club competes for a playoff spot. While Verdugo's fantasy value in redraft leagues remains limited, the future is bright for the prospect after slashing .329/.391/.472 with 10 homers and eight steals in 91 minor-league games this season.

The Dodgers called up Verdugo on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the promotion on the Sept. 1 roster expansion date, the oufielder will find it difficult to break into the lineup out of the gate, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports, which limits the 22-year-old's fantasy potential. Still, the Dodgers might give him one or two starts per week. Verdugo thrived at Triple-A Oklahoma City with a .329/.391/.472 line, 10 homers and eight stolen bases across 379 plate appearances.

Verdugo went 3-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday in Triple-A Oklahoma City's 3-1 win over Colorado Springs.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old had batted just .152 over his previous 10 games, but the trio of base hits ended his most prolonged offensive skid of the season. Despite the drought, Verdugo still paces all qualified Triple-A hitters with a .335 average, which is supported by a sterling 13.3 percent strikeout rate. He'll likely rejoin the Dodgers on Saturday when rosters expand, though Verdugo isn't a good bet to see consistent at-bats with all of Cody Bellinger, Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Joc Pederson, Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez all ahead of him in the outfield pecking order.

Verdugo will be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Saturday's matchup against the Braves, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Verdugo pieced together a solid .280 average with six extra-base hits and three RBI through 14 games during his stint with the big club. With Yasiel Puig (oblique) set to return from the disabled list, Verdugo will be shipped back to the minor leagues.

Verdugo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

His third-inning shot put the Dodgers on the board, and was Verdugo's first big-league homer of the year and just the second of his career. The 22-year-old could head back to the minors Saturday when Yasiel Puig (oblique) comes off the disabled list, but he's hit well enough to stick around in the majors, slashing .280/.345/.440 in 14 games this season for Los Angeles.

Verdugo (knee) is starting in center field and hitting eighth Friday in Atlanta, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He hit his knee on the wall in foul ground down the first base line in Thursday's game, but brushed off the injury after the game, and is in his usual spot for the second game of this four-game series against the Braves. Verdugo has a pair of hits in each of his last two games, and is clearly ready for big-league pitching. However, Yasiel Puig (oblique) is expected to come off the disabled list Saturday, so it remains to be seen what Verdugo's role will be at that point.