Frias (oblique) has not yet resumed throwing activities, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frias strained his oblique and was placed on disabled list for Triple-A Oklahoma City. There is still no timetable for his return. The fact that he's not throwing yet makes it seems like the injury isn't going away. It may be awhile before Frias takes to the mound.

Frias was placed on the DL at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frias is dealing with an oblique issue, and while he'll only have to remain on the DL for a minimum of seven days, the general belief is he'll most likely miss more than a week. Frias has not pitched in a game setting since March 30.

Frias was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers decided to go with Ross Stripling as their fifth starter in the rotation so Frias, the other contender for that spot, received the inevitable demotion to the minors to start 2016. Frias will be in the rotation at Triple-A Oklahoma City for the time being. That said, with Frias' 77.7 innings pitched in the majors last year, he's got the experience to be a reliable call up at some point this season if one of the Dodgers rotation members goes down with an injury.

Frias and Ross Stripling appear to be the final two candidates to open as the Dodgers' No. 5 starter, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neither has been real impressive recently, with Frias allowing five walks and four runs in 3.2 innings on Wednesday. We will know the decision no later than Sunday when the Dodgers need to submit their final roster.

Frias is in the mix for the Dodgers' final rotation spot with Mike Bolsinger (oblique) and Brandon Beachy (arm) both injured, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts mentioned Frias and Zach Lee as options to round out the rotation with Los Angeles potentially down two more starters to begin the 2016 season. Frias finished strong after returning from a back injury late last year, giving up one run over his final eight innings, and he has allowed just four earned runs with a 7:1 K:BB in 10.2 frames this spring. Lee, meanwhile, was sent to minor league camp but brought back after Bolsinger suffered his injury.

Frias pitched well on short notice, giving up one earned run on one hit while walking none and striking out two over four innings in a 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Understandably held to a modest pitch count, Frias retired 12 of 13 batters faced -- giving up a solo home run to Paul Goldschmidt in the second inning. The Dodgers have been cautious with Frias, limiting his workload since his return from the 60-day disabled list. While Frias may not receive another start on the season, there's still time for the right-hander to secure a role in the bullpen.

Frias will start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Zack Greinke was scratched due to calf soreness, and the team has opted to turn to Frias to start in his place rather than Ian Thomas or Joe Wieland. Frias made his first appearance with Los Angeles in close to three months Sunday against Pittsburgh, tossing two scoreless innings with two hits allowed and zero strikeouts (25 pitches). It seems likely it will end up being a bullpen game for the Dodgers.

Frias pitched two scoreless innings in relief Sunday against the Pirates in his first outing since June 30.

EDGE Analysis

Frias, who was earlier on the 60-day DL with a back injury, hadn't pitched in a game at any level prior to Sunday since Sept. 6. He's unlikely to make the playoff roster, but could get a few innings in over the last two weeks to make a final audition.

Frias (back) was activated from the 60-day disabled list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While Frias pitched out of the rotation for the Dodgers earlier in the season, this time he will pitch out of the bullpen. The young fireballer should receive some opportunities out of the bullpen down the stretch, but it's unclear whether he'll be a member of the postseason roster.

Frias (back) will return to the Dodgers in September as a member of the bullpen, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Frias has been sidelined for an extended period of time with the back issue, in which time the club has added another couple starting pitchers in Mat Latos and Alex Wood. As a result, he no longer fits into the rotation, and will instead offer some relief in the closing month of the season. However, it remains unclear exactly when he will rejoin the club.