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Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Jake Marisnick's recent injury update has left the team and fans concerned about his health status. Marisnick, who was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 14, found himself on the injured list just five days later after undergoing an MRI, as reported by Jack Harris.
The injury occurred during Tuesday's game when Marisnick was brought in to replace Jason Heyward in the outfield in the third inning. He only lasted an inning and a half before exiting the game. Reports suggest that Marisnick's injury is related to his hamstring, which could potentially keep him sidelined for an extended period.
Jake Marisnick's stint with the Dodgers is part of his journey through three different teams this season. Beginning with the Chicago White Sox, he was later traded to the Detroit Tigers before landing with the Dodgers. So far, he has shown some promise, recording two hits in four games and maintaining a .237 batting average throughout the season.
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The Dodgers are no strangers to injuries, and they continue to test their depth as they approach the trade deadline. Despite the challenges, the team has managed to maintain a successful run over the past decade, thanks to their ability to call up capable replacements. As part of this strategy, they are bringing up left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl, who has shown promise with a 3.72 ERA in 16 games for LA this season.
The Dodgers officially placed Jake Marisnick on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, as reported by Juan Toribio of MLB.com. This means Marisnick will be out of action for at least the next week and a half, and Jonny DeLuca has been called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the void on the active roster.
The team's manager, Dave Roberts, confirmed the unfortunate news about Marisnick's injury after the Dodgers' victory over the Baltimore Orioles. With the outfielder showing potential as a valuable right-handed bat to face left-handed pitching, his absence will be keenly felt, and the Dodgers may now be prompted to seek a right-handed replacement at the trade deadline.
As the Dodgers look to continue their impressive performance since the All-Star break, they will miss Jake Marisnick's contributions on the field. Fans can only hope for a smooth and swift recovery for the slugger as they look forward to his return to the lineup. Until then, the Dodgers will rely on their depth and resilience to navigate through this challenging period of injuries.
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