With 2017 Spring Training winding to a close, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear destined to begin another season with Andre Ethier on the disabled list. The veteran outfielder was removed from a game on March 6 due to back soreness, and has been limited since that point.
As Ethier missed some workouts and remained out of the lineup he was said to be suffering from hip soreness. Back spasms were also an issue he recently dealt with. The 34-year-old made a pinch-hit appearance March 17 and started in left field the following afternoon.
But Ethier was scratched from the lineup March 19 and sent for an MRI of his balky back, which revealed a herniated disc.