The Dodgers enter play on Friday with a 69-46 record, 5 games back of the Giants for first place in the NL West. And, of course they’re still without some key offensive pieces at a time when they need them most. Outfielder Mookie Betts was sent back to Los Angeles earlier this week to get his ailing hip looked at by a specialist, and third baseman Justin Turner remains in a holding pattern while dealing with a groin issue.
On the Turner front, it looks like he is one step closer to being active. On Friday, Dave Roberts spoke with the media and spoke to his hope that JT will be in the lineup this weekend.