Neuse went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers were unable to get much going against Luis Garcia and the remainder of the Astros' pitching staff, but Neuse provided a momentary glimmer of hope with a solo shot off Ryan Stanek in the eighth inning. The long ball was Neuse's third of the season. He has mostly struggled, slashing .189/.204/.377 with an ugly 1:20 BB:KK across 54 plate appearances.

Neuse went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the 8-7 loss Sunday to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

After hitting his first career home run Thursday against the Padres, Neuse showed off more power taking Nick Ramirez deep in the sixth inning in a pinch hit appearance. Neuse is up with the Dodgers due to multiple injuries and his stay is likely temporary.

Neuse went 1-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's loss against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse had gone hitless in his first two appearances of the season and went deep with his first knock of the campaign. Neuse has gone 1-for-8 with four strikeouts in 2021, however, and he's not expected to see many at-bats going forward so his upside should be close to minimal.

Neuse is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse had made two consecutive starts at second base since being called up from the taxi squad Sunday. The Dodgers faced left-handed starting pitchers in both of those games, but Neuse will end up taking a seat Tuesday despite Seattle bringing another southpaw (Marco Gonzales) to the hill. Max Muncy will shift over to the keystone to replace Neuse while Edwin Rios picks up a start at first base.

Manager Dave Roberts said Neuse will be recalled from the taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Padres, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. Neuse is slated to start at second base in the series finale in San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers added Neuse to the 26-man active roster as a replacement for everyday second baseman Gavin Lux (wrist), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. While Neuse will get the nod at second base in his first game with the big club, the Dodgers are likely to use a three-man rotation at the position while Lux is sidelined. Chris Taylor and Zach McKinstry are the other candidates to pick up work at the keystone during Lux's absence.

Neuse was optioned to minor-league camp Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse was traded to the Dodgers in early February, prior to the team re-signing Justin Turner. That move always made it likely that Neuse would begin the season in the minors, though he could return to the big-league club as a depth infielder at various points in the campaign.

Neuse and Gus Varland were traded from the Athletics to the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for Adam Kolarek and Cody Thomas, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse made his big-league debut in 2019 and had a .250/.295/.304 slash line in 61 plate appearances, but he spent the entirety of the 2020 campaign at the alternate training site. The 26-year-old didn't have a clear path to playing time in Oakland with Matt Chapman at third base and Tony Kemp and Chad Pinder at second base, so he'll receive a fresh start with the Dodgers. Neuse also figures to have a tough time cracking the majors with his new club, but the team is currently without any clear options at third base with Justin Turner still a free agent.

Neuse did not make the Athletics' 30-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin Barreto, Tony Kemp and Chad Pinder all made the team, so there weren't going to be at-bats available at second base and Matt Chapman is a true everyday player at third base, so Neuse got squeezed out of the equation. Vimael Machin also made the roster ahead of Neuse as a utility player. Neuse will continue to work at Oakland's satellite camp until a need arises.

Neuse, who'll be part of the group of players taking part in the Oakland Coliseum portion of the Athletics' summer camp, could push for a spot on the Opening Day roster due to his versatility, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse thrived in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League last season, slashing .317/.389/.550 with 27 home runs and 102 RBI at Triple-A Las Vegas. That led to the 25-year-old getting his first taste of the big leagues, during which he posted a .250/.295/.304 line over 61 plate appearances. Neuse had been optioned back to Triple-A shortly before spring training was suspended, but his presence in the main player pool and the recent trade of Jorge Mateo to the Padres sets up a possible competition for a utility infield role between Neuse and Vimael Machin. While Machin has been lauded for his versatility, Neuse's ability to play both second and third base -- as well as some shortstop during his first professional season in 2017 -- gives him appeal in that regard as well.

Neuse will report to Oakland when teams resume workouts this week after the Athletics announced Sunday that he would be part of their 60-man roster pool.

EDGE Analysis

Neuse was among the 42 players who will report back to Oakland when the team conducts its first workout Saturday, with the Athletics assigning 12 other players to an alternative training site to complete its 60-man pool. Oakland had previously optioned Neuse to Triple-A Las Vegas back on March 8, but MLB's decision to suspend its season only a few days later will allow the infielder to break camp with the big club. Expect Neuse to see minimal action in 2020 after striking out in 31.1 percent of his plate appearances during his first taste of the big leagues in the second half of last season.