Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pregame Notes — April 7, 2023
PHOENIX, Apr. 7 — It’s Game Two of a four-game set between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers. Thursday night, the Dodgers prevailed, 5–2. Prior to Friday’s game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts both spoke with the press.
Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager
Right-handed reliever Cole Sulser went on the 15-day injured list with a strained right teres major. It was discovered during a medical exam Thursday. The timeline, while not fully known yet, is likely to be “weeks,” according to Lovullo. To fill the roster spot, the Diamondbacks have called up right-hander Luis Frias. “He threw the ball well in his Triple-A outings,” Lovullo said. “The reports were very good. Always excited to bring back that type of power arm. He’s continuing to work, grow, and mature….”
Joe Mantiply “threw the ball very well today,” Lovullo said, tossing 20 pitches in a workout Friday. Lovullo does not know the next step yet, although he reminded reporters that he prefers rehab assignments when players return from injury.
Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager
Right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol, who missed the opener with a strained back, is available to pitch today.
Clayton Kershaw is making his 400th career start tonight. Only 34 pitchers have done that before. Roberts called this “rare company” and said “longevity is something he prides himself in.”
Right-handed reliever Evan Phillips, who has yet to allow a run this season, will not be the closer tonight (he’s unavailable), but he will be used in closing situations more often than not. Roberts stopped short of calling him the closer, however.
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