Left-hander David Price was named the opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they open a four-game set against the San Francisco Giants. Bill Shaikin confirmed that Price will open and that the Dodgers would use Thursday night as a bullpen game.
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Price has been used out of the bullpen all season after sitting out the 2020 campaign. He’s struggled with allowing baserunners, but that hasn’t resulted in a ton of damage. Price is allowing 1.61 walks and hits per inning pitched while striking out 14 and walking four. Two other stats worth noting, Price hasn’t pitched more than 2.