Dodgers News | Rumors: Yaisel and Yasiel Updates, Urias Ready For Big Time, and More

As Spring Training starts to get underway now, news is rolling out. Today, there were updates on Yaisel Sierra, Yasiel Puig, Julio Urias, and how the Los Angeles Dodgers feature a pretty left-handed starting rotation. Plus more! Enjoy today’s Dodgers Credits!

Dodgers Nation

• It’s now official, the team has finalized a six-year agreement with Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra.
• The starting rotation is heavy on left-handed pitchers, but it should not worry you.
• Outfielder Yasiel Puig wants to turn back the clock to 2013 .. in many ways.
• Prospect Julio Urias is not shy about his future goals, and he carries himself in a rare way.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Manager Dave Roberts hosted a meeting to introduce himself to the players. [Los Angeles Times]
• Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt got a good look at the crop of pitchers on the first day. [Los Angeles Times]
• The team plans on developing Yaisel Sierra as a starting pitcher when he goes to the minors. [True Blue LA]
• Prospect Frankie Montas was moved to the 60-Day Disabled List today. [True Blue LA]

Dodgers National

• Were you expecting Clayton Kershaw to be named the Opening Day starter? Wait a little longer. [ESPN]
• Dave Roberts is “in a good place” as rookie manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. [Yahoo! Sports]
• Second baseman Micah Johnson cut his finger yesterday trying to remove an avocado pit. [CBS Sports]
• Dodgers are being cautious with Hyun-jin Ryu to start training camp. [MLB.com]