The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Mitch White and optioned Dennis Santana to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Thursday’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers still have 14 pitchers on their active roster, including 10 relievers, but White gives the team a fresh arm for another bullpen game. “It’s certainly not ideal to run this formula out for four or five turns potentially,” manager Dave Roberts said.
“I think the main thing is the pitchers involved are all-in and understand what’s best for our ballclub. That just makes my job, Mark’s job, much easier.”
White has been recalled for a third time this season and thus far has yet to earn a decision while pitching to a 1.