Dodgers Option James Outman, 2 Pitchers to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned three players to Triple-A Oklahoma City following the Tokyo Series.

Outfielder James Outman and right-handed pitchers Landon Knack and Matt Sauer were optioned to the minor leagues.

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Knack was the only of the three to appear in the Tokyo Series. The right-hander made one appearance in the second game of the series on Wednesday, pitching two shutout innings. He allowed just one hit while striking out three.

Sauer was added to the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s game. However, he didn’t end up making an appearance in the 6-3 win.

Outman was on the active roster for both games of the Tokyo Series, but didn’t make an appearance.

Now, all three players will re-open the regular season in Triple-A. The Dodgers had 14 position players on the Japan roster, so they won’t have anyone replace Outman.

As for the pitchers, the Dodgers need to add starting pitchers Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Dustin May to the 26-man roster. Now, they’ll have room for all three.

The Dodgers are set to travel back to Los Angeles, and then will play the three-game Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels from March 23-25.

Domestic Opening Day is then on March 27 against the Detroit Tigers.

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