Simmons has only played in four games this season, with his last game being July 27.
- Cam Bedrosian is “still not 100 percent” with his oblique, according to Maddon. There is no timetable for his return, they are still in the waiting sage.
- Shohei Ohtani isn’t in the lineup today, but it’s just a day off. “I just wanted to give him a day to work to solidify things he’s doing in the box,” Maddon said. “I just thought everything added up to give him a day.”
- If Albert Pujols hits a home run tonight, it will be his 660th, tying him with Willie Mays.