LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers activated pitcher Brandon McCarthy from the 60-day disabled list before Friday’s series opener against the Giants, with the starting pitcher in a relief role down the stretch.
McCarthy has been sidelined for two months with a blister on his right finger, having last pitched for the Dodger on July 20. He pitched in three minor league rehab games, including two rehab starts with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga and a playoff start last Friday throwing six innings for Double-A Tulsa.
“We’ve got another hard-throwing right-hander out of the pen,” manager Dave Roberts said.