Dodgers Clinch NL West, Chase Top-2 Seed for NLDS Bye
LA secured a 5th straight division title and now needs 6 favorable outcomes to leapfrog Atlanta for the No. 2 seed and a direct NLDS berth.
The Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 14th straight playoff berth, tying a major league record. The top two NL division winners by record earn a bye into the NLDS, skipping the wild card round. Los Angeles holds a magic number of 6 over Atlanta for the No. 2 seed and 12 over Milwaukee for the No. 1 seed. The Brewers lead the NL at 96-58, followed by the Dodgers at 93-60 and Braves at 90-64.
More on the Dodgers wire.
Blake Snell expected to start again for Dodgers before postseason despite groin injury
Blake Snell is expected to make at least one more regular-season start for the Dodgers after exiting his last outing with left groin tightness, per MLB.com's Sarah Wexler.
Shohei Ohtani progressing in hitting rehab, regular-season return remains possible
Ohtani is advancing through hitting rehab for the Dodgers, per MLB.com's Sarah Wexler, though whether he returns before the regular season ends is still unresolved.
Roki Sasaki activated from IL and scheduled to start once more before regular season ends
MLB.com reported Sasaki has been activated from the injured list and will make one additional start for the Dodgers before the regular season concludes, per Sonja Chen.
Skubal Rebounded After May Elbow Scope, Posting 2.70 ERA Post-Surgery
The Dodgers lefty had a bone spur removed via a new minimally invasive procedure and returned quickly, though he had some shaky outings early in his comeback.
Edwin Díaz expected to be reinstated from IL tomorrow; Andy Pages nearing return
Manager Dave Roberts told the Dodgers' beat that Díaz will be reinstated tomorrow into low-leverage work, while Pages is likely to return during the upcoming homestand.
Blake Snell exits start against Reds after one inning with left groin tightness
Snell left his start precautionarily after one inning with left groin tightness but expects to make his next start, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen — rotation picture remains unsettled.