Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Demoted for Rich Hill’s Return

Gabe Burns 04/16/2017

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Rich Hill is officially back on the Dodgers roster. Trayce Thompson is the casualty.

Thompson was promoted when Franklin Gutierrez was placed on the disabled list. He went 0-for-8 in his cup of coffee with Los Angeles. He didn’t register a hit in Oklahoma City either, leaving him hitless on the year.

#Dodgers have reinstated Rich Hill from 10-day DL (blister on left middle finger) and optioned Trayce Thompson to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2017

Dave Roberts said sending Thompson to the minors would give him more of an opportunity. Thompson missed roughly half of last season with back fractures.

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Hill, meanwhile, missed only one start in his short DL stint. He’ll make his second start of the season Sunday versus Arizona.