SAN DIEGO — Brandon Beachy threw two innings Thursday at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly filled in these and a few more details Friday at Petco Park:
Beachy has been on the 60-day disabled list since the season began as he recovers from his second Tommy John surgery, which was performed in April of last year. Once his rehab assignment begins, Beachy has 30 days before he can be added to the Dodgers’ roster.
There’s a work-around to that rule. If a player reports a setback (or is reported by his club to have a setback), he can close the first 30-day window and open another at a later date. Beachy is mindful of that window and has been cautious in scheduling any minor-league rehab games until he felt like a return to the majors was 30 days away. He’s expected to need the full 30 days.