The Dodgers have been in an offensive slump these past few days. And with multiple starters on the injured list while others struggle to get it going at the plate, there hasn’t been much room for error either.
Cody Bellinger and Gavin Lux are still on the IL with injuries, forcing the team to dip into their minor league depth. Meanwhile, utility players Chris Taylor and Zach McKinstry were both scratched from Thursday’s contest with lower back tightness. Put the two together and you get a starting lineup that featured both Luke Raley and Sheldon Neuse in the series opener against San Diego.