With the Dodgers braced for a newly extended absence of Logan Forsythe, the team is expected to play Chris Taylor more often at second base, with more bench time for Chase Utley.
“I think Chris has earned that,” manager Dave Roberts said.
The Dodgers had hoped Forsythe, on the disabled list since April 19 because of a broken toe, could be activated on Friday. But he left a minor league rehabilitation assignment Wednesday because of hamstring tightness, and there is no date set for him to resume the assignment.