The Dodgers recalled Fields from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Fields takes the roster spot of Rich Hill, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. Fields will merely act as a depth arm, likely only working mop-up sessions.

Fields was optioned to minor league camp Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Acquired at the 2016 trade deadline from the Astros, Fields posted a 2.79 ERA over 19.1 innings out of the Dodger bullpen. He was expected to rejoin the team's Opening Day roster in 2017, but a rough spring camp in which he posted a 9.72 ERA over 8.1 innings ultimately led the Dodgers to option him to the minor leagues. The 31-year-old will likely open the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Fields has seen his velocity dip to the 91-92 mph range after averaging 94.7 mph last season, the Los Angeles Times' Andy McCullough reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts believes the lack of velocity could be the reason the veteran reliever has surrendered nine earned runs in four Cactus League innings. There is no report of an injury or a case of Fields experiencing a dead arm. It is still early in the spring campaign, so there is time for the 31-year-old to figure out his power issues. If he doesn't, Fields' roster spot could be in jeopardy, considering he relies on his fastball (64 percent) as his primary weapon on the mound.

Fields and the Dodgers avoided arbitration with a one-year, $1.05 million deal, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fields' career has been a case study in underperforming his peripherals, as his career 2.99 FIP is more than a run under his 4.34 ERA. That probably din't help in the arbitration negotiations, given that the process is mostly rewarding for traditional stats.

Fields was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever has missed bats but failed to prevent runs at an acceptable rate with both the Astros and Dodgers this season. As such, he should pitch primarily in low-leverage situations down the stretch.

Fields was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has given up five runs in his last five appearances but pitched well initially upon arrival from Houston, and will likely return next week when rosters expand to 40 players.

Fields has been recalled by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fields was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on July 22. Since then, the 30-year-old has pitched three innings for Triple-A, giving up no runs and striking out four. Fields will join the Dodgers bullpen, giving them some much-needed depth.

Fields was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the Dodgers have opted to send Fields to Oklahoma City. He's been a fantastic option from the bullpen at the Triple-A level this season, posting a dominant 1.65 ERA and 0.95 WHIP.

The Dodgers have acquired Fields from the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Fields has struggled in his limited work with the Astros this season, posting a 6.89 ERA in just 15.2 innings of work. Down at Triple-A Fresno, Fields has had better success, compiling a 1.65 ERA in 27.1 innings. The 30-year-old relief pitcher will head to Triple-A Oklahoma City where he will give the Dodgers more bullpen depth.

Fields was optioned to Triple-A Fresno following Thursday's game, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fields was tagged with his 12th earned run in 15 appearances Thursday, so the Astros decided to send him down to give him a chance to iron things out. Fields appeared in 14 games with the Astros this season and at least 41 over the last three seasons, so he figures to be back with the big club at some point this summer.