Since moving into the rotation on a permanent basis, Alex Wood has been the Los Angeles Dodgers best pitcher behind Clayton Kershaw. Manager Dave Roberts referred to Wood as ‘1A’ following a start late last month.
But Wood finished May on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his left SC joint. He nonetheless was named the National League Pitcher of the Month. Wood was expected to miss just one start, however his recovery stalled and it led to the Dodgers making a second turn in the rotation without the southpaw.
Wood was back on the mound Saturday night for his first start since May 26.