The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Pedro Baez from the 10-day disabled list and optioned Josh Fields to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez joins the team after brief rehab assignment with OKC.
He was struck by a comebacker while throwing a live batting practice session during the early stages of Spring Training and sustained a right-thumb contusion. Baez received treatment and was temporarily shut down to allow swelling to subside.
He resumed throwing but pain persisted, and Baez’s spring was halted a second time.