McKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry played well in Triple-A a season ago, slashing .382/.421/.753 with seven home runs and 26 RBI in 26 matchups, but he won't begin the 2020 campaign in the big leagues. It's certainly possible he could break into the major leagues at some point during the season if he continues to swing a hot bat for Oklahoma City.

McKinstry has impressed Dodger coaches and could be summoned to the major leagues at some point in 2020, Rowan Kavner of Dodger Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry broke out in the minors in 2019, batting .300 with 19 home runs and 78 RBI between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City. While the Dodgers undoubtedly want to see a larger sample size of success, McKinstry's solid hitting skills and defensive versatility bode well for an eventual promotion to the big leagues.

McKinstry was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old saw his first action with Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he hit .382/.421/.753 with seven home runs and 26 RBI over 26 games. McKinstry's addition to the 40-man roster protects him from the Rule 5 draft. While he showed promise at the Triple-A level, it's likely that the Dodgers will want to see a larger sample size before he makes his major-league debut.