MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Thursday that the team is targeting early next week for Turner's (hamstring) activation from the injured list, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

Thanks to a healthy division lead and a firm grasp on a playoff spot, the Dodgers have had the luxury of allowing Turner to take his time healing a strained left hamstring. The third baseman has been on the injured list since Sept. 1, and though initial reports suggested he was slated for a minimum stay, he has only recently started running at about half effort. Turner could work his way back into form by serving as designated hitter with the expectation that he'll be back at the hot corner by the start of the postseason.

Carpenter went 2-for-2 with an RBI single and a run-scoring double during a loss to the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday.

After sitting out Game 1 of the twin bill, Carpenter was the only other source of runs outside of Tommy Edman in Game 2. The veteran was making his first start since Monday, but he's made relatively good use of his opportunities thus far in September. Carpenter has managed to generate five RBI on just five hits during the month, and thanks in part to the five walks he's also drawn, he boasts a .423 on-base percentage across 26 plate appearances over that span.

Vogelbach will sit against lefty Jon Lester and the Cubs on Friday.

Vogelbach has at least one hit in all four of his games for his new team. It appears that he's set for a platoon role, as he started against four straight righties before sitting against a pair of lefties. Ryan Braun will remain the designated hitter Friday, with Tyrone Taylor making another start in right field.

Winker (back) is not in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Winker left Thursday's game against the Cubs with a tight back, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to miss at least one game. Nick Castellanos will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Aristides Aquino starting in right field.

Pederson was reinstated from the paternity list Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Pederson was away from the team for the entirety of the midweek series against the Diamondbacks, but he'll be back in time to face the Astros over the weekend. Matt Beaty was optioned to clear space for his return.

Winker exited Thursday's loss to the Cubs with back tightness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old went 0-for-1 with a walk and a sacrifice fly before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. Winker should be considered day-to-day with the severity of the injury unclear.

Carpenter is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

He is really scuffling at the plate, batting .111 with one extra-base hit over his last 36 at-bats. Thankfully, Carpenter has at least walked 11 times over that stretch. Tommy Edman will start at the hot corner while Lane Thomas gets a start in the outfield.

Miller is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

He has predictably cooled off lately, hitting .105 with a 30 percent strikeout rate and zero extra-base hits over his last six games. Rangel Ravelo will start at designated hitter and bat fifth.

Turner (hamstring) has only tried running at 50-60 percent so far, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Turner is eligible to return from the injured list, but he requires more time as he continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain. Manager Dave Roberts was optimistic that he could return within a week, although it's likely that he'll be limited to serving as the designated hitter to begin his time back on the active roster.

Pederson (personal) is on track to return to action Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. The slugger hit against rehabbing reliever Pedro Baez on Wednesday, but he'll take a few more days before rejoining the active roster.