Price is expected to start Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks and pitch about three innings, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts suggested Price will build up to start games, eventually filling the void in the rotation left by the absences of Trevor Bauer and Clayton Kershaw (forearm). Prior to 2021, Price was a full-time starter for 11 straight seasons, so he won't be entering uncharted waters if he becomes a regular in the Dodgers' rotation going forward.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently indicated that the team will discuss having Price stretch out as a starter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Trevor Bauer's short-term and long-term availability in question while the league and authorities investigate assault and sexual assault allegations made against him, the Dodgers could be in need of a fifth starter. Price would seem to fit the bill given his long history of success as a starter, but such a shift would require time for the left-hander to build up, as he has not pitched more than 2.2 innings in any outing this season. Los Angeles is also eyeing other options -- prized prospect Josiah Gray (shoulder) among them, per Ardaya -- so Price's transition to the rotation is far from a likelihood. The veteran threw 42 pitches across two scoreless innings against Washington on Sunday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out three to pick up the win and extend his record to 4-0.

Price (3-0) fired a perfect two-thirds of an inning to earn the win over the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Price retired both batters he faced to finish off the ninth inning in a tie game. He was credited with the victory after Cody Bellinger hit a walk-off home run. Price started the season off a little shaky having to adjust to nis new role out of the bullpen, but he has a 2.45 ERA and two wins over his last nine appearances. The 35-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP in 25.2 innings this season.

Price (2-0) picked up the win Monday over the Phillies after allowing no runs on one hit over two-thirds of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Price came in to relieve Tony Gonsolin with two outs and two men on in the fourth and actually loaded the bases before getting out of the inning. He came back out to begin the fifth and got J.T. Realmuto to fly out but was pulled after giving up a single to Bryce Harper. The 35-year-old southpaw owns a 3.74 ERA and 24:7 K:BB over 21.2 innings and should stick in his role as a middle-relief man unless the Dodgers suffer injuries in their rotation.

Price retired one of the four batters he faced in relief during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Atlanta, giving up a run on one hit and two walks in the 22-pitch outing.

EDGE Analysis

Price had started in three of his last four appearances for the Dodgers, working as an "opener" in bullpen games on each of those occasions. He was deployed in a more traditional relief role Sunday, and he'll likely continue to pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future with Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) on track to return from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Price may be the next man up to join the rotation if the Dodgers lose another starter at some point, but he'll represent little more than a luxury stash in fantasy leagues while he's working out of the bullpen.

Price started Tuesday's 3-2 loss to St. Louis, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing two runs on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Price allowed three baserunners and one run in both the first and second innings and got a quick hook in the second as a result. The biggest takeaway is the 50 pitches -- it's the most Price has thrown in a game this season -- as he looks to expand his opener role and see the opposing order more than once.

Manager Dave Roberts said Price would pick up another start Tuesday against the Cardinals in a game the Dodgers are treating as a bullpen day, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Price essentially worked as an opening pitcher while making starts on the last two occasions the Dodgers' schedule necessitated a fifth member of the rotation. The southpaw was especially impressive his last time out against the Giants on Thursday, striking out five in a perfect 2.2 innings before giving way to the bullpen. The Dodgers could allow Price to work into the fourth inning now that he's been stretched out a bit, but he's unlikely to pitch deep enough into the contest to factor into the decision. After Tuesday's outing, Price will presumably head back to the bullpen on a full-time basis, as Roberts said Monday that Tony Gonsolin's (shoulder) upcoming rehab start at Triple-A Oklahoma City would be his last before he likely slots back into the Los Angeles rotation early next week.

Price started Thursday's 4-3 win over San Francisco, going 2.2 innings and retiring every batter he faced with five strikeouts. He didn't pitch long enough to factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Before the game it was reported that price would be limited to one time through the order and manager Dave Roberts stayed true to his word as Price faced eight Giants, whiffing five of them. The 2.2 innings and five strikeouts were both season highs for the lefty who may be stretched out if he continues to pitch well.

Price will be limited to one turn through the batting order Thursday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Price has been limited to seven, 31 and 12 pitches in his three outings since returning from the injured list in the middle of May. That number isn't likely to go up drastically Thursday, though if he does remain in the game to retire nine batters, it will likely represent an uptick in workload.

Price will start a bullpen game against the Giants on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Price will serve as an opener during his second start of the season. He tossed two scoreless innings in his last start, and it's not clear how long he'll be able to last Thursday. The southpaw has posted a 3.95 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 13.2 innings to begin the season.