After 54 games on the disabled list, and eight rehab outings this month, Dodgers reliever Josh Fields was activated before Thursday’s series opener against Arizona.
His return added another right-handed option, and another question mark, to the Dodgers bullpen. Fields has posted a 2.36 earned-run average in 2018. But he has not pitched in the majors since June 26 as he dealt with an extensive case of inflammation in his right shoulder.
“It is good to get Josh Fields back,” manager Dave Roberts said. “It’s been two months. We’re going to get him in the mix.