The Disabled List continues to welcome new patients this week.
This time, it's a starter and a reliever that make an appearance. Brad Penny only lasted 2 starts in his comeback before shoulder tendinitis sidelined him. Cory Wade has only pitched once since August 5 because of his own sore shoulder.
Penny got through a start in San Francisco, somehow only giving up 1 run in 5 innings for the win. That was probably a mirage, as his velocity was noticeably down, and was generally considered lucky to have put up such good stats.
Unfortunately for him, that was as good as it would get, as the Philadelphia Phillies rocked him for 6 runs in 3 innings. It was obvious that he's still not right, and that is indeed the case. I'm not sure where the Dodgers go from here with him. They're getting great starts from their other starters, so they shouldn't feel the need to force somebody out if he says he's ready to go. This will be an interesting story to follow if he gets healthy.
Wade has been a really good surprise this season. He wasn't even an original member of their roster to start the season. With an ERA of 2.56 in 52.2 IP, his absence will be felt. His injury is nothing serious, rather it seems as if it's more of a precaution to give him rest. He can come back August 24.
To replace both men, lefty starter Eric Stults and righty reliever Tanyon Sturtze have been called up. Stults went 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA earlier this year, and Sturtze has 5 saves at Triple-A Las Vegas this year. Both are experienced Major League players that can give good innings.
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