Josh Fields RP FA Sat 8/25/18 10:16 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is simply procedural, as Fields, who landed on the disabled list at the end of June, wasn't expected to return until Sept. 1 anyway (after his 60-day window is up). The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Julio Urias, who was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in the day.
Josh Fields RP FA Sat 8/25/18 6:32 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields (shoulder) won't return until Sept. 1, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fields has been out since late June with shoulder inflammation. He's been rehabbing for over two weeks but will be out at least one more. He'll likely fill a setup role upon his return.
Josh Fields RP FA Mon 8/20/18 12:39 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields (shoulder) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday and tossed a perfect inning in the affiliate's 6-4 win over Iowa.
EDGE Analysis
Fields' appearance was the fourth of his minor-league assignment, with his previous three outings coming with the Dodgers' rookie-level Arizona League affiliate. Now that the 33-year-old is working in the higher minors, it appears he won't require much more time to recover from the right shoulder injury before slotting back into the Los Angeles bullpen. Fields is expected to occupy a key setup role for the big club after submitting a 2.36 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 34.1 innings prior to being shut down with the injury.
Josh Fields RP FA Wed 8/8/18 3:11 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields (shoulder) made a rehab appearance for the Dodgers' Arizona League affiliate Tuesday, striking out one over one scoreless inning while giving up two base hits.
EDGE Analysis
Fields has been shut down since June 26 with right shoulder inflammation, so he'll likely require at least a few more appearances in the minors before the Dodgers bring him back from the 10-day disabled list. Prior to developing the injury, Fields had functioned as one of the top setup men for closer Kenley Jansen. He has recorded a 2.36 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, eight holds and two saves in 37 outings this season.
Josh Fields RP FA Fri 8/3/18 9:13 AM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields' (shoulder) return from the disabled list is still unclear.
EDGE Analysis
Fields landed on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation June 28, and the Dodgers have yet to announce a projected rehab stint or an expected return date. The 32-year-old posted a 2.36 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 34.1 innings prior to landing on the DL. Pedro Baez continues to serve as the club's primary right-handed setup man in his stead.
Josh Fields RP FA Thu 6/28/18 2:04 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
The Dodgers placed Fields on the 10-day disabled list Thursday with right shoulder inflammation, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fields last pitched Tuesday against the Cubs and has thrown only 13 pitches over the last nine days. The severity of the issue remains unclear at this point, and the 32-year-old will be eligible to come off the shelf July 7.
Josh Fields RP FA Mon 5/21/18 5:14 AM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields tossed 1.1 scoreless innings while walking one and striking out two en route to his second save of the season in Sunday's 7-2 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Fields entered the contest with the Dodgers up 5-2 in the eighth inning, and he stayed in the close out the game after the club tacked on two more in the top of the ninth. Closer Kenley Jansen was unavailable after notching two saves in Saturday's double-header, so manager Dave Roberts turned to his primary setup man for the second time this season. With Jansen seemingly over his early season struggles, Fields' future save chances will be limited to rare situations like Sunday's.
Josh Fields RP FA Tue 4/24/18 4:02 AM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields gave up a hit but worked a scoreless ninth for his first save Monday against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Kenley Jansen worked both games this weekend, leaving him unavailable for Monday's series opener. Fields has been excellent this season, with just one run allowed, and he has now worked six straight scoreless innings to lower his ERA to 0.82. Expect him to be first in line for save opportunities whenever Jansen needs rest.
Josh Fields RP FA Mon 4/23/18 8:46 AM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields notched his second win of the season after firing a scoreless inning Sunday. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in a comeback victory over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Fields has gotten off to a strong start this year, posting a 0.90 ERA with a 14:3 K:BB ratio over 10 innings. The veteran reliever also owns a 1.30 FIP, indicating that his minuscule ERA may not be a mirage (4.22 FIP last season). Kenley Jansen bounced back with a strong outing Sunday, but the closer's early-season struggles have been well-documented. Field's hot start could provide value as a ratio-boosting reliever in deeper formats, but his main appeal is as a possible replacement for Jansen if he is unable to smooth out his velocity and performance issues on a consistent basis.
Josh Fields RP FA Sat 4/7/18 7:24 PM
Josh Fields
RP FA
Fields is back with the Dodgers on Saturday after being out since Tuesday on the paternity list.
EDGE Analysis
Fields was away from the team for the birth of his child. He'll resume his setup role in front of the temporarily-shaky Kenley Jansen.