GLENDALE, Ariz. >> An MRI on Andre Ethier’s right tibia Monday revealed a simple fracture. The veteran outfielder won’t need surgery, but the Dodgers say he will not return for 10 to 14 weeks.
The news comes as a blow to a Dodgers team already hurting, particularly on the pitching side. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned the left-handed hitting Carl Crawford and the right-handed hitting Scott Van Slyke as the top candidates to replace Ethier, with Trayce Thompson also in line to receive a longer look between now and Opening Day.
“Andre’s had such a good spring,” Roberts said.