The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants, placing A.J. Pollock on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation and recalling Matt Beaty from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
It marked Beaty’s first time joining an active Major League roster. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the 12th round in 2015 out of Belmont University. Beaty brings some versatility with his ability to play both corner infield positions, second base and left field.
He does bat left-handed though, so he can’t necessarily serve as a platoon option to complement the likes of Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo, who both should see increased playing time while Pollock is out.