Dodgers navigate a brutal 19-game stretch with no off days, as Dave Roberts shields Mookie Betts and slides Miguel Rojas into shortstop. Shohei Ohtani remains central, in Wednesday's lineup as both starter and DH, with a likely Thursday sit-down in the series finale. Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith also appear to be managed days off, keeping rest front and center for a club juggling star power with depth. Rehab updates offer hope: Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott each tossed clean frames in Triple-A, hinting at a weekend return in San Diego, while Kiké Hernández begins rehab from elbow inflammation and Paul Gervase was brought back from Oklahoma City as Alexis Díaz was optioned. The context includes Gervase’s Rays trade origin and Díaz’s Reds trade history, underscoring how the Dodgers lean on a broad talent base as the schedule tests stamina.

In recent weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers have shifted their concerns from an injury-plagued rotation to a struggling bullpen. With an ERA of 4.44 over the last month, only six teams in Major League Baseball fared worse. Despite this, Freddie Freeman's clutch hitting secured a 4-3 walk-off victory against the Minnesota Twins, rescuing the team from another bullpen disaster.

Tyler Glasnow delivered a stellar performance, striking out 12 over seven innings, yet the bullpen faltered when Kirby Yates conceded the lead in the eighth. The Dodgers have used 16 starters this season due to injuries, resulting in an overworked bullpen that's logged a league-high 452.2 innings. As the rotation begins to regain strength with Glasnow's return and the anticipated comeback of Blake Snell, the bullpen remains a critical concern moving forward.

The Los Angeles Dodgers face another setback in their quest for a 12th NL West title in 13 years as veteran reliever Kirby Yates sustained a hamstring injury during a game against the Angels. Yates exited with tightness in his right hamstring, which could likely send him to the injured list according to manager Dave Roberts. In a surprising turn, the Dodgers lost 11-9, resulting in a series defeat to the Angels. Before this outing, Yates had shown promise with a 2.95 ERA but saw his ERA rise to 4.34 after allowing three runs in Saturday's game.

The Dodgers are already grappling with a long injury list, including key pitchers Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech, and Blake Treinen. Yates’s recovery will be critical as the team looks to maintain its push towards the postseason. Yates has had a storied career with a 3.22 ERA and an impressive 8.8 bWAR since 2014, including a standout season last year with the Texas Rangers, where he recorded a career-high 1.17 ERA.

Adolis García launched a two-run walk-off home run, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Texas Rangers against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who saw their four-game winning streak come to an end. This game marked a significant moment for the Rangers, who are now two games ahead in the AL West.

García's decisive hit came off a 93.3 mph fastball from Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates, following a leadoff double by Josh Smith. The Rangers manager, Bruce Bochy, hailed García's performance, emphasizing the importance of clutch hitting, particularly in a tight game where the team had solid pitching but faced difficulties in securing wins. Despite a strong outing from Nathan Eovaldi, who allowed three runs, he did not receive a decision. The highlight for the Dodgers was Freddie Freeman's two-run homer, which had given them a brief lead before the Rangers rallied.