The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday reinstated right-handed pitcher Brandon McCarthy from the 10-day disabled list and optioned utility man Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
McCarthy, who missed 11 games with tendinitis in his right knee, last pitched on June 25 against Colorado allowing five runs on four hits in an even three innings with two strikeouts, as he did not factor in the decision in the Dodgers’ 12-6 victory. In 13 starts this season, he has posted a 6-3 record with a 3.25 ERA over 72 innings and has struck out 57 batters against 20 walks, while holding batters to a .