Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday in Washington D.C. that Julio Urias will be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Bud Norris will start Wednesday, taking the spot vacated when Hyun-jin Ryu was placed on the 15-day disabled list with elbow tendinitis.
Urias, 19, is 1-2 with a 4.95 earned-run average in eight major league starts. He last started on July 4 against the Baltimore Orioles, and had been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the meantime.
Norris will be pitching on regular rest by virtue of Monday’s off-day.
In the meantime, don’t hold your breath on Clayton Kershaw returning this weekend in St. Louis:
Clayton Kershaw "didn't feel great" after sim game, Roberts said. His return "uncertain"
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 19, 2016
Roberts said Clayton Kershaw hasn't picked up a baseball since Sat, won't until back pain subsides. Will get another exam in next day or 2
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 19, 2016
Kershaw is on the 15-day disabled list with lower back pain, eligible to return at any time. He had progressed well enough in his throwing program to make a return this weekend possible. The ace left-hander is 11-2 with a major-league leading 1.79 ERA in 16 starts this season.