The Dodgers designated pitcher Nick Tepesch for assignment on Saturday afternoon, ending his tenure with the team less than 24 hours after he gave up five runs in four innings of a start against the Pirates. The team recalled multipurpose infielder Chris Taylor.
The Dodgers still need a fifth starter for the rotation. Manager Dave Roberts was unwilling to reveal any of the candidates to take the ball Wednesday in Milwaukee. But neither Hyun-Jin Ryu nor Brandon McCarthy will be considered for the assignment, he said.
Taylor, 25, was acquired in a trade with Seattle in exchange for pitcher Zach Lee last Sunday.