Verdugo (oblique) has resumed running and is hopeful for a return in the National League Championship Series if the Dodgers advance, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

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It's encouraging that Verdugo has resumed running, although he also said that he is still unable to swing a bat without experiencing back pain. The 23-year-old has been on the shelf since early August with a right oblique strain. Despite Verdugo's optimism, manager Dave Roberts indicated that it's "very unlikely" that he returns during the postseason, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.