Scott Alexander RP FA Mon 7/5/21 1:07 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander recorded a 2.31 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 11.2 innings across his first 13 relief appearances of the season before he was placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The southpaw made six rehab appearances between Low-A Rancho Cucamonga and Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he could serve as one of the top left-handed options in the major-league bullpen now that he's healthy.
Scott Alexander RP FA Sat 7/3/21 4:07 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list Monday or Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander was one of the Dodgers' better relievers in April, posting a 2.31 ERA in 11.2 innings of work before getting injured at the start of May. Once activated, he's likely to play a considerable role as one of the bullpen's best left-handed options.
Scott Alexander RP FA Mon 6/28/21 7:16 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list in early July, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander remains with Triple-A Oklahoma City for the time being, but manager Dave Roberts notes the southpaw will be ready for activation during the first week of July when he becomes eligible. He's been sidelined since May 1 due to left shoulder inflammation.
Scott Alexander RP FA Thu 6/24/21 8:29 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) progressed to Triple-A Oklahoma City to continue his rehab assignment Thursday, Alex Freedman of Oklahoma City's broadcast team reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander began a rehab assignment on June 18 with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. That stint appears to have gone as planned, and he's now expected to throw at some point in Oklahoma City's game Thursday. Alexander is eligible to return from the injured list in early July and appears on track for activation close to that time.
Scott Alexander RP FA Fri 6/18/21 7:15 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander has been on the injured list since early May due to left shoulder inflammation, but he threw live batting practice last weekend and will now progress to a rehab assignment. The southpaw isn't eligible to return from the 60-day IL until July 5, but he could rejoin the major-league club after a minimal stay on the injured list.
Scott Alexander RP FA Sat 6/12/21 7:27 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) threw live batting practice Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander was placed on the 10-day injured list in early May with left shoulder inflammation and was later transferred to the 60-day IL on June 9. Throwing to hitters Saturday marks a big step forward in his recovery as he continues to eye a return to the Dodgers' bullpen when he becomes eligible to be activated July 5.
Scott Alexander RP FA Wed 6/9/21 1:22 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
The Dodgers transferred Alexander (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Tony Gonsolin (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates. Alexander, whose last appearance out of the Los Angeles bullpen came on May 1 before he was shut down with left shoulder inflammation, will now remain sidelined until at least early July.
Scott Alexander RP FA Sat 6/5/21 9:58 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) has been rehabbing at the Dodgers' training facility in Arizona but has yet to throw a bullpen session, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander last pitched May 1 and isn't yet close to a return. Manager Dave Roberts recently indicated that the reliever will require a rehab assignment lasting at least one week when he is ready to return to game action.
Scott Alexander RP FA Sat 5/15/21 1:26 AM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) won't be ready to return for 2-3 more weeks, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander went on the injured list due to left shoulder inflammation in early May. His stay on the IL was originally expected to be brief, but the left-hander appears to have hit a roadblock in his recovery. in 11.2 innings this season, Alexander has allowed three earned runs while registering a 5:1 K:BB.
Scott Alexander RP FA Sat 5/8/21 7:59 PM
Scott Alexander
RP FA
Alexander (shoulder) isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum 10 days while on the injured list, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alexander will be eligible to return Friday and is expected to return that day or not long after. He was having a strong season before his shoulder inflammation popped up, posting a 2.31 ERA and 0.69 WHIP through 11.2 innings.