McKinstry made his major-league debut against the Padres on Wednesday, striking out in his only plate appearance.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was called up early Wednesday after Joc Pederson was placed on the family medical emergency list. McKinstry logged his first big-league at-bat as a pinch hitter for Justin Turner in the ninth inning, striking out on five pitches. The Dodgers became the first team to wrap up a playoff spot with the win, so McKinstry may get occasional playing time for as long as he sticks on the roster. However, he's unlikely to see the field often enough to make an impact in fantasy.

McKinstry was called up by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There were conflicting reports earlier in the day regarding whether or not McKinstry had been called up or was merely joining the practice squad. As it turns out, he's joining the active roster, with Joc Pederson heading to the family medical emergency list in a corresponding move. McKinstry, who was called up briefly earlier in the season but has yet to appear in a big-league game, played six different positions in the upper minors last season and should fill a utility role during his time with the team.

Previous reports that McKinstry had been called up by the Dodgers were premature, as he's merely joining the taxi squad for now, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry could still join the Dodgers soon, either prior to Wednesday's game against the Padres or within the next few days. When he does, it will likely be in a utility role.

McKinstry was called up by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry earned his first career callup in early August but spent just a single day on the roster and did not get into a game. He's a very versatile player, having played everywhere except catcher and first base in the minors last season, and should be a solid bench option for the stretch run. He hit .300/.366/.516 with 19 homers and eight steals in 121 games across the two highest levels of the minors last season.

McKinstry was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate camp site Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers needed to trim their roster to 28 and McKinstry was one of two roster casualties. The 25-year-old spent just one day with the big club and didn't make an appearance.

McKinstry was called up by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old's next big-league appearance will be his first. He hit an impressive .300/.366/.516 while playing every position except first base, catcher and pitcher across the two highest levels of the minors last season and should be set to fill a utility role. Victor Gonzalez was optioned in a corresponding move.

McKinstry is likely to be part of the three-man taxi squad that travels with the Dodgers during road trips, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was a standout in spring training and summer camp, and manager Dave Roberts recently indicated that he is "an injury away" from making his big-league debut. The 25-year-old is versatile defensively as well, making him a logical selection for the taxi squad. McKinstry thrived in his first Triple-A stint in 2019, slashing .382/.421/.753 with seven home runs and 26 RBI in 95 plate appearance.s

McKinstry did not make the Dodgers' 30-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry turned heads throughout spring training and summer camp, but the team chose to move him to their alternate training site for the start of the season. The 25-year-old may not stay there long, however, as manager David Roberts recently indicated that he is "an injury away" from joining the big-league club.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that McKinstry is "an injury away" from making the team's roster, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry enjoyed a breakout season in the minors in 2019 and continued to impress in spring training and summer camp, slashing a combined .414/.452/.862 with three home runs and seven RBI between Cactus League action and summer exhibition games. While a spot on the Opening Day roster remains unlikely, McKinstry could be first in line for a transfer to the big-league club if a spot opens up during the season, especially considering his ability to field multiple positions.

McKinstry has been invited to the Dodgers' summer camp.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry was added to the 40-man roster in November, so it makes sense that he is among the team's initial invitees to summer camp. The 25-year-old slashed an outstanding .382/.421/.753 with seven home runs in 95 plate appearances at Triple-A last season, and it wouldn't be a stretch to expect him to make his major-league debut in 2020.