Thursday was a costly day for the Dodgers, with nine relievers used to pitch nine innings in a win in Pittsburgh. The fallout came on Friday, with starter Dennis Santana placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain, and a pair of fresh arms called up for bullpen coverage.
Santana was scratched from his Thursday start against the Pirates just minutes before game time. He was originally diagnosed with a strained lat, which was confirmed by an MRI per Dave Roberts on Friday.
Adam Liberatore and Pat Venditte were recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Brock Stewart was optioned after pitching back-to-back days for the first time this season.