Three weeks into the season, the Dodgers have a pair of legitimate National League rookie of the year candidates, pitcher Yimi Garcia and infielder Alex Guerrero.
Where Garcia ranks among all major league relief pitchers:
16 strikeouts (1st overall; 1st among rookies)
2 wins (t-2nd; t-1st)
0.5 WAR (t-2nd; 1st)
Where Guerrero ranks among all major league hitters:
5 home runs (t-6th overall; t-1st among rookies)
13 RBIs (t-18th; 2nd)
1.273 slugging percentage (1st; 1st)
SAN DIEGO >> The Dodgers finally bit the bullet Sunday on Yasiel Puig, placing the star outfielder on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.