Just before the Dodgers began today’s split-squad games against the Padres and Brewers, the question about who will emerge from Spring Training as the fifth starter became a burning heap of empty jerseys and cleats.
The Dodgers optioned Zach Lee back the minors, Brandon Beachy was listed as sitting out for a few games because of elbow tenderness, and the last man standing, Mike Bolsinger, was scratched from his start because of abdominal tightness. 8-year minor leaguer Jeremy Kehrt was quickly called up, handed jersey number 00, and sent to the mound against the Padres.