PT TODAY: Stripling to fill in for injured Kazmir

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Dodgers | Scott Kazmir lands on DL
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Scott Kazmir (neck, back) was placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday, Aug. 23, due to neck and back issues.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: No timetable on Kazmir’s return, but we’ll say 2-3 weeks for now. In his place, Ross Stripling has been recalled, we assume to take his rotation spot until further notice. Stripling has made 11 starts (and four long-relief appearances) to date, in which he’s posted a 3-4 W/L record and a 4.04 ERA, with 53 Ks over 71 IP. He’s been better in more limited 2H exposure—3.16/3.63 ERA/xERA, 3.8 Cmd, 57% GB% through...

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