Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Expected to be Added to Roster This Weekend

According to Dodgers insiders, Andre Ethier is on his way to Miami joining the Dodgers for the 3 game series and could possibly be reinstated by as early as tonight.

Ethier has been sidelined with a fractured tibia after fouling  a foul ball off his shin in a spring training game on March 18, against the Diamondbacks.

Andre Ethier will not be activated for tonight's game, but plan is to activate him tomorrow. #Dodgers

— . (@THEREAL_DV) September 9, 2016

In 11 rehab games with the Single-A Quakes Ethier was 13 for 41 (.317) with four doubles, a homer and a walk, while playing 5 games in the outfield.

Andre Ethier expected to join #Dodgers in Miami this weekend. Played 11 games on rehab assignment with Rancho C. 5 in OF 6 at DH

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 9, 2016

Ethier, 33, was one of the best hitters on the Dodgers last year posting an .852 OPS with 14 home runs in 142 games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLyOPlkNvuw

As the Dodgers come down the final stretch of the season, the potential addition of Ethier this weekend, adds even more depth to a Dodgers outfield that is currently getting strong production from Puig and Reddick in right field.