Dodgers News | Rumors: Ryu’s Recovery, Ian Desmond’s Fit With And More

The Dodgers have added some pieces to their rotation this offseason, but we can’t forget about what Hyun-Jin Ryu brings to the table when he’s healthy. Well, it appears he’s getting healthier. Also, shortstop Ian Desmond is still a free agent. Does he fit with the Dodgers? Read about that and more in today’s Credits.

Dodgers Nation

• Dodgers prospect Jose De Leon was named as the fifth best right-handed pitcher in the minors.
• Good news as Hyun-Jin Ryu had his third bullpen session of the offseason, while Brandon McCarthy and Brett Anderson looked on.
• The Dodgers have a few prospects that could contribute in this upcoming season.
• Ian Desmond is still a free agent, and one ESPN writer thinks the Dodgers would be a suitable destination. We think it seems unlikely.
• Walker Bueller, the organization’s 24th-round pick in the 2015 MLB Draft, held an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit, and there were some pretty great highlights.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• The Dodgers have a pitcher-heavy 40-man roster, but it’s not a problem… yet. [Dodgers Digest]
• Here’s video of when Glenn Frey, the Eagles member that recently passed away, called a Dodgers game with Vin Scully. [LA Times]
• The Dodgers signed Joe Blanton yesterday to be a reliever, and he was very good in that role with the Pirates a year ago. [True Blue LA]

Dodgers National

• The Dodgers have expressed interest in LH reliever Antonio Bastardo. [ESPN]

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