Dodgers Roster: Scott Alexander Activated, Garrett Cleavinger Optioned

Keith Birmingham/Southern California News GroupThe Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Scott Alexander from the 60-day injured list and optioned Garrett Cleavinger to Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins.

Alexander returns after being placed on the 10-day IL May 3 due to left shoulder inflammation. He was transferred to the 60-day IL when the club activated Tony Gonsolin last month. The paper move made last Friday the earliest Alexander could be reinstated.

The Dodgers initially were hopeful he would only miss a brief stretch with the left shoulder trouble but the inflammation took longer than expected to dissipate. That in turn reset Alexander and led…