Alexander (undisclosed) is part of the Dodgers' Opening Day roster.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander's inclusion comes as a bit of a surprise since he was a late arrival to camp and did not participate in any of the team's three exhibition contests. It remains to be seen whether the southpaw will be ready to pitch immediately or will need a few more days before the team is comfortable sending him to the mound in a game situation.

Alexander (undisclosed) tossed a simulated inning Monday, but his status for Opening Day remains in question, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander did not report to camp until July 13 and has yet to throw in a game setting, so he may need extra time to ramp up before pitching in a regular-season contest. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that the team has yet to make a decision on Alexander's next steps, casting doubt on the reliever's status for Opening Day.

Alexander (undisclosed) arrived at the Dodgers' camp Monday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander wasn't in camp over the first several weeks for an undisclosed reason. The 31-year-old also reportedly threw a brief bullpen session Monday. While it's encouraging to see Alexander on the mound, whether he'll be ready for Opening Day on July 23 remains to be seen.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Alexander hasn't reported to camp yet, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Roberts couldn't provide a reason for Alexander's absence, and it's unclear whether the absence is related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It remains to be seen when the southpaw will join the team and whether his absence will impact his availability for the start of the regular season.

Alexander (hand) has made three Cactus League appearances, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters in three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander's 2019 campaign ended early due to a nerve issue in his left hand, but he appears healthy this spring as he attempts to nail down a spot in the big-league bullpen. He gave up a home run to Nolan Arenado in his last outing but has otherwise held opponents without a hit. The southpaw was a workhorse for the Dodgers two seasons ago, leading the team with 73 appearances in relief, and could fill a prominent role this season as a groundball specialist.

Alexander (hand) agreed to a one-year, $875K contract Sunday to avoid arbitration with the Dodgers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander's tenure with the Dodgers has fared pretty well so far and so it makes sense why the ballclub decided to bring him back instead of making him a non-tendered player. His season was cut very short in 2019 due to a season-ending forearm issue with his pitching arm but has put up a 3.67 ERA over 83.1 innings the last two seasons and remains one of the best ground-ball specialist relievers in the game. Arbitration contracts do not become completely guaranteed until the start of the regular season, so the Dodgers could decide to let Alexander go still if his recovery doesn't go well or if they just don't have a spot for him on their 40-man roster.

Alexander (forearm) underwent surgery to address a nerve issue in his left hand, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander has been on the shelf since early June with left forearm inflammation as well as nerve and thumb issues. It's unclear how long the southpaw will be sidelined following the procedure, though he's already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Manager Dave Roberts said Alexander (forearm) won't be activated off the 60-day injured list this season, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was first sidelined with left forearm inflammation in early June, but he's also dealt with nerve and thumb issues. The 30-year-old will finish the season having appeared in only 28 games and posting a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB over 17.1 innings.

Alexander (forearm) shifted to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The move has little effect on Alexander's return timeline, as he's already been out for nearly 60 days with left forearm inflammation. He doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return to action. The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Dustin May.

Alexander remains shut down with nerve and thumb issues, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander has been out with left forearm inflammation since mid-June. He appeared to be close to a rehab assignment in late June before he was shut down with a thumb-related setback. It's not clear whether the nerve issue is an updated diagnosis for the forearm injury or if it's a third problem.