LOS ANGELES -- At least now we know why manager Don Mattingly was evasive when talking about what role Eric Surkamp would play on Monday night against the Phillies. The Dodgers announced Monday they will start relief pitcher Yimi Garcia in the series opener against Philadelphia at Dodger Stadium.
"Surkamp is coming up," Mattingly confirmed on Sunday.
To start?
"I'm not sure about that," Mattingly said.
Well then who will start?
"We're just not ready to announce," Mattingly said. "It's not that big a secret."
Garcia threw 14 pitches last Wednesday and five more on Saturday, his only appearances in the previous six days.