This is definitely uncharted waters for Juan Pierre. For the first time in his 9-year career, he will be on the DL with a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
The injury happened during the finale of the Freeway Series last Sunday against the Anaheim Angels. He was stealing 2nd when Erick Aybar landed on the bottom of his left leg, causing the knee to twist. Totally unintentional, and an unfortunate accident.
Pierre started off the year showing signs of being more selective at the plate, most likely in an effort to get more playing time as Andre Ethier was named the starting left fielder out of Spring Training. But, reality has set in during the month of June. In May, his OBP was .350, which is high for him. In June, it was .301, anemic for a leadoff hitter. And needless to say, the Dodgers' offense has been lost with Pierre leading off and Rafael Furcal home rehabbing.
The Dodgers will have to go about a week where their outfield consists of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Jason Repko, and Delwyn Young. Not exactly names that will send shivers down the spines of their opponents. But, it'll have to do for now.
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