The projected lineup is missing Max Muncy and Dalton Rushing, giving southpaw Sean Manaea just three lefties to face, which is the side he's been far better against for Ks. Freddie Freeman also doesn't strike out a lot, so it will likely be on Kyle Tucker and Shohei Ohtani to rack up strikeouts if Manaea is to get to six. Against righties, the Mets starter has just an 8% swinging strike rate and an 18% K rate, while those numbers are nearly doubled against lefties. There is only one right-handed batter above a 17% strikeout rate (Teoscar Hernandez) and I have Manaea projecting just under five strikeouts with the new projected lineup so I like the under in what could be a shorter start.
Sean Manaea faces what is arguably the most difficult matchup for a starting pitcher against a Dodgers lineup that has had great success over a massive sample size versus the veteran southpaw. In addition to how potent LAтАЩs offense has been, they also strikeout at one of the lowest rates in the majors while having a sterling 21% K Rate against Manaea over a massive 141 career ABs. Look for Manaea to struggle on the bump today in what could be a short today for the veteran hurler.
Morel is expected to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Senga secured the save against the Nationals on Sunday, striking out two in a clean ninth inning.
Scott (4-3) notched the win against the Nationals on Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Feduccia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
The Dodgers placed Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left forearm inflammation.
The Dodgers recalled Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma on Sunday.
The Dodgers recalled Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma on Sunday, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
The Dodgers will place Wrobleski on the 15-day IL with left forearm inflammation Sunday, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.
Semien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Alvarez is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.
