LOS ANGELES---- Scott Kazmir has pitched very well in July in his career, and especially in the last three seasons. Overall, Kazmir has a 3.31 ERA, a 1.182 WHP, and a 2.5/1 strikeout to walk ratio in 42 career starts in July.
In 2013, Kazmir pitched 36 innings with a 2.75 ERA, a 1.028 WHIP, and was 2-0. In 2014, he was 3-0 in 26 innings, with a 1.38 ERA and last season, Kazmir was 2-0 in 34 innings, with a 0.26 ERA, 0.618 WHIP and 4/1 strikeout to walk ratio.
"This gives Howie [Kendrick] an opportunity to get at second base and as we get up closer to break just an extra day for Chase will be good for him," manager Dave Roberts said.