OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Wed 5/10/17 9:38 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This comes as no surprise, as Toles is expected to miss the remainder of the season after MRI results on his injured right knee revealed he would need surgery for a torn ACL. It's a tough blow for both parties, as Toles started all 19 Dodgers games against right-handed pitchers this season and was boasting a triple slash of .271/.314/458 with five homers through 96 at-bats. Cody Bellinger is expected to serve as Toles' primary replacement in left field for the time being, though manager Dave Roberts didn't indicate if that would be the case in the long run. Scott Van Slyke was recalled from Triple-A to take Toles' roster spot.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Wed 5/10/17 6:52 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles will undergo surgery in two weeks for a torn ACL, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
MRI results revealed what the Dodgers feared may be the case after Toles was lifted from Tuesday's' contest following a collision with the wall. The injury will require surgery to repair the ligament, which should keep him sidelined for the rest of the season as most ACL injuries require 6-to-9 months to rehab. Cody Bellinger, who is starting for Toles Wednesday, figures to be the main replacement in left field once Adrian Gonzalez (back) is back from the disabled list, while Enrique Hernandez could fill in until then.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Wed 5/10/17 6:31 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles (leg) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
This isn't shocking, as Toles is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. While X-rays on his right knee came back negative, he is awaiting word on further scans that will determine whether he sustained any ligament damage. Cody Bellinger is starting in left field for Wednesday's game, though Enrique Hernandez would likely draw some starts there as well should Toles be sidelined for an extended period of time. A clearer timetable for return should be available once his MRI results are known.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Wed 5/10/17 11:29 AM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles (leg) is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Initial X-rays on Toles' right knee came back negative following his collision with the outfield Tuesday against the Pirates, but the Dodgers will still send him in for more scans to determine if he sustained any ligament damage. The Dodgers outfield has been hit hard by the injury bug this season, but Toles' potential absence is at least cushioned by the recent return of Joc Pederson (groin) from the disabled list.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Wed 5/10/17 12:11 AM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles exited Tuesday's game against the Pirates early after appearing to injure his right leg while colliding with the outfield wall, Andy McCullough of The Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias carrying a no-hitter at the time, Toles collided with the outfield wall while attempting to take away a hit from Andrew McCutchen. It appeared that the injury occurred to his right leg, which seemed to get jammed against the wall. Toles was immediately replaced by Enrique Hernandez, but was able to walk off the field under his own power. The Dodgers should update us on the outfielder's status sooner than later.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Sat 5/6/17 5:13 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Padres sending lefty-tossing Clayton Richard to the mound, Toles will give way to his platoon mate Franklin Gutierrez in left field. Toles is currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak, bringing his average up from .196 to .264 over that stretch.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Tue 5/2/17 6:34 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here. With the Giants sending southpaw Matt Moore to the mound, Toles will cede his left field duties to platoon partner Franklin Gutierrez, who was recently activated from the disabled list. Toles is currently riding a five-game hitting streak that has brought his average up from .196 to .240.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Sun 4/30/17 11:50 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored hitting out of the leadoff spot in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
That's now back-to-back games that Toles has homered, and he's already surpassed his 2016 total for dingers with five in the month of April. The bad news is that he's getting on base at a clip of just .289 and is likely to lose valuable playing time when both Joc Pederson (groin) and Logan Forsythe (toe) return from the disabled list next week. Toles is mainly useful as bench depth for his power-speed combination in deep mixed and NL-only leagues.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Sun 4/30/17 2:36 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old has shown increased power early on, hitting four homers in 72 plate appearances after needing 115 to notch three long balls last season. The increased power has been a pleasant surprise for his fantasy owners, but Toles will have to improve his .278 batting average or he will run the risk of being removed from the leadoff spot when Joc Pederson (groin) and Logan Forsythe (toe) return next week.
OUTAndrew Toles LF FA Thu 4/27/17 1:28 PM
OUTAndrew Toles
LF FA
Toles is not in the Dodgers' Thursday lineup against the Giants, , Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Not surprising, considering the Dodgers face a left-hander in Matt Moore. Toles will sit in almost all of those instances. He'll give way Thursday in center field to Enrique Hernandez, who's leading off.