If the current five members of the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ starting rotation can find a way to battle and stay effective for about another four to six weeks, veteran help may be arriving to provide some much needed vigor and support. However, if one or more of the present starters takes a turn for the worse, the club may have to turn to the farm as an alternative in the interim.
Righty Brandon McCarthy, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery administered early last season, will be ready to face live hitters at some point next week.