Stripling will start Wednesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling hasn't pitched more than three innings in any of his four appearances this month, so he likely won't pitch long enough to qualify for the win Wednesday. The right-hander posted an impressive 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB over that 10-inning stretch.

Stripling will either start or serve as the bulk reliever Wednesday against the Padres, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

It had been thought that Stripling might line up to be the bulk reliever Tuesday, but perhaps Tony Gonsolin will fill that role. Ideally Stripling would work as the bulk reliever to give him a better chance of qualifying for a win. He has failed to log more than three innings in any of his last four appearances, but has allowed just one run with nine strikeouts in 10 innings over those four appearances.

Stripling blanked the Rays over two innings in relief Tuesday in the Dodgers' 7-5 victory. He worked around a pair of base hits and struck out three in the 38-pitch appearance.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling had been deployed as a starter in his previous outing Sept. 11 in Baltimore, but he shifted to relief this week in preparation for the role he'll fill for the Dodgers in the postseason. Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler and Hyun-Jin Ryu look set to serve as the Dodgers' three primary starters heading into the playoffs, while the fourth and final rotation could essentially be filled by a committee of multi-inning options that may include Stripling.

Stripling was ruled out as a postseason starter by manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The decision helps explain why Stripling was shifted to a bulk-relief role Tuesday after originally being listed as a starter against the Rays. Stripling is likely to be used in a similar manner for the remainder of the regular season as the Dodgers look to prepare him for the playoffs. Should the team require a fourth starter in the postseason, they could turn to Rich Hill (knee) -- though his health remains a significant question mark -- or opt for what Roberts described as a "cloudy" and "unconventional" approach.

Stripling will work as the primary pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Stripling will take the mound after Caleb Ferguson fires the first inning or two. Stripling surrendered one run on three hits and struck out two over three frames in his last outing Wednesday against Baltimore.

Stripling won't make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Rays, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers have yet to reveal why Stripling is no longer listed as the starter, but it's possible he could be used as the bulk reliever for Tuesday's contest. Caleb Ferguson will open the contest, though he figures to throw only the first inning or so.

Stripling will start Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling will start for the third time in four appearances since returning from the injured list Sept. 1. He is likely to again be on a limited pitch count, as he has averaged only 34 pitches in his previous two starts. While Stripling's role moving forward is unclear, the Dodgers could be preparing him for a piggyback role in the playoffs now that the status of Rich Hill (knee) is a question mark. Stripling has made 29 total appearances this season, 15 in relief and 14 as a starter, compiling a 3.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 82:19 K:BB over 84.2 innings.

Stripling allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out two across three innings Wednesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling was once again limited in his pitch count, and has now thrown 31, 36 and 37 pitches across his three appearances since returning from the injured list. He's been effective in that span, throwing eight shutout innings and striking out six. While providing strong ratios, Stripling won't get many chances for wins or to rack up strikeouts until he gets further stretched out. He's likely to pitch again in some capacity Tuesday against the Rays, though it's unclear how exactly the team will deploy him.

Stripling will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stripling threw 31 and 36 pitches in his first two appearances since coming off the injured list last weekend, so he'll likely be limited to a few innings again Wednesday. Stripling was followed by Dustin May in his last start, but May's status remains up in the air after he was hit in the head by a line drive during that outing.

Stripling threw three shutout innings Sunday, allowing two hits while striking out two in the win over Arizona. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

In his first MLB action since July 24, Stripling cruised through three solid innings and needed just 31 pitches to do so. Down the stretch, his role is a bit unclear; he's expected to move to the bullpen but could make a few spot starts as well.