Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that a third reliever will not be ready for Opening Day.
Right-handed pitcher Michael Grove will not be ready for Opening Day as he’s a month behind schedule in his throwing program due to a shoulder injury he dealt with at the end of last season.
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Grove joins right-handed relievers Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech as pitchers not expected to be ready for Opening Day.
Grove, 28, made 39 appearances (two starts) last year, sporting a 5.