LOS ANGELES -- Scott Van Slyke continues to battle inflammation in his right wrist, and appears unlikely to make the Dodgers' roster for the National League Division Series against the Mets.
Manager Don Mattingly said that Van Slyke tried to take batting practice in the cage during Tuesday's workout at Dodger Stadium, but is still feeling the effects of the injury.
"It didn't go as well as I would have liked," Mattingly said. "It's better than where he was, but still not where we need to be."
Van Slyke missed the final five games of the season with the injury, and finished the season in a 5-for-36 slump, with a home run and two walks during that span.