The exile of Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez to the minor leagues lasted about 18 hours. Optioned to triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday afternoon, Baez was recalled the next morning as the Dodgers placed fellow reliever Tony Cingrani on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder.
The severity of Cingrani’s condition was unclear, manager Dave Roberts said. Cingrani indicated he “felt pain” after facing one batter on Wednesday, but declined to reveal much else about the situation. He will undergo an MRI when the team returns to Los Angeles. Cingrani displayed shoulder strength during manual tests by the medical staff at PNC Park, but still reported discomfort.