Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Absent from wild-card roster
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Conforto is not included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster.
Conforto was the team's regular left fielder against right-handed pitching throughout the season, but he finished with a .199/.305/.333 batting line in 138 games and the Dodgers have finally decided to pull the plug on him as a starter. The Dodgers could shift Andy Pages to left field, put Tommy Edman in center field and install Hyeseong Kim and/or Miguel Rojas at second base.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Riding pine Wednesday
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Conforto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona.
Conforto will step out of the starting nine Wednesday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener. Andy Pages will move to left field in Conforto's absence while Tommy Edman starts in center and Miguel Rojas mans the keystone.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Collects three RBI off bench
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Conforto went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 10-3 win against the Giants.
The veteran outfielder entered as a pinch hitter for Alex Call in the fifth inning and made the most of his opportunity, collecting three singles and tying his season high with three RBI. The effort lifted his season average to .200 -- the first time it's reached that mark since June 20. Conforto has struggled mightily at the plate over the last two-plus months, slashing just .218/.307/.361 with eight RBI, 12 runs, eight doubles and 37 strikeouts across 137 plate appearances since that date.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: On bench against lefty
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
With southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for the Giants, the left-handed-hitting Conforto will retreat to the bench for the series finale while Alex Call picks up a start in left field. Though the Dodgers reinstated utility man Tommy Edman from the injured list Wednesday, his return has yet to inhibit Conforto, who had started against right-handed pitchers in both of the first two games of the series in San Francisco.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Provides lone run in loss
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Conforto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants.
Conforto took Justin Verlander deep in the seventh inning for the Dodgers' lone run of the game. Conforto is 6-for-27 (.222) over eight games in September, with Friday's performance marking his first extra-base hit and first RBI of the month. The veteran outfielder has struggled all year with a .193/.297/.331 slash line, 11 homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs scored and one stolen base over 127 contests. The Dodgers' outfield is at full health, so Conforto will face challenges from Andy Pages, Alex Call and Hyeseong Kim for starts in left field.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Taking seat Wednesday
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
The left-handed-hitting Conforto will hit the bench against right-hander Braxton Ashcraft, paving the way for Alex Call to pick up a start in left field. In addition to facing competition from Call, Conforto's standing atop the depth chart in left field could be threatened by the recent reinstatement of Hyeseong Kim, who made three starts at the position during his rehab assignment.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Snaps homer drought Wednesday
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Conforto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win against the Reds on Wednesday.
Conforto gave Los Angeles an insurance run with his solo blast in the eighth inning. It was his first homer since July 27 -- a span of 25 games during which he slashed a paltry .164/.260/.224. It's been a rough season for Conforto overall, as his .631 OPS is on pace to be the lowest of his career by far. The Dodgers have mostly stuck with him, though Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) has been playing left field during his current rehab stint and could cut into Conforto's playing time at the position once activated from the IL.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting versus righty
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Conforto started the Dodgers' previous 13 games versus right-handed pitching but will hit the bench against veteran Kyle Hendricks after beginning August in a 3-for-30 slump. The veteran outfielder has a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers in 105 games this season, and that poor production may start costing him even more playing time down the stretch.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Back in action Monday
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Conforto (knee) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's contest versus the Angels.
Conforto didn't play Sunday after being hit on the right knee by a pitch in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays, but he's fine and will retake his customary spot in left field. After finally perking up offensively with an .827 OPS in July, Conforto has regressed so far in August with a .431 OPS.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting after being hit by pitch
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Conforto (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Conforto exited Saturday's 9-1 win in the sixth inning after he was struck on the right knee by a pitch during his at-bat earlier in the frame, but manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Conforto felt fine while running the bases and was pulled early because of the score, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He might have been available to start Sunday if the Dodgers were facing a right-handed pitcher, but the left-handed-hitting Conforto will unsurprisingly be on the bench for the series finale while southpaw Eric Lauer takes the hill for the Blue Jays.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Exits after HBP
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Conforto exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning after getting hit on the side of his right knee by a pitch, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Conforto took his base after being hit by the pitch, but Alex Call came on to pinch hit for him later in the six-run inning while the Dodgers were up 9-0. The Dodgers will be facing lefty Eric Lauer on Sunday, so the left-handed-hitting Conforto will likely begin the game on the bench regardless of how his knee is feeling.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Receiving afternoon off
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
The Dodgers will send the left-handed-hitting Conforto to the bench for the matinee contest while southpaw Matthew Liberatore takes the hill for St. Louis. Alex Call will fill in as the starting left fielder in place of Conforto, who hasn't been productive so far in August with just two hits in 17 at-bats.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Shines with bat Sunday
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Conforto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
It's been a rough campaign for Conforto, who is still batting just .194 following Sunday's big effort. It was nonetheless a positive performance by the veteran outfielder, who notched three of Los Angeles' four extra-base hits and belted a long 424-foot solo shot in the fourth inning. There's been some talk of the Dodgers seeking an outfielder as the trade deadline approaches; if such a deal were to happen, Conforto's starting role could be in jeopardy.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Sitting versus righty
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Conforto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Twins.
The Twins are starting right-hander Chris Paddack, but the left-handed-hitting Conforto nonetheless finds himself on the bench to begin the game. Conforto is absent from the lineup against a right-handed pitcher for the first time since June 19. Andy Pages, James Outman and Teoscar Hernandez will form the Dodgers' outfield trio Wednesday.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Smacks homer in loss
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Conforto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Giants.
Conforto capped a four-run rally in the sixth inning for the Dodgers. He's gone yard four times over his last 13 games, but he's batting a meager .227 (10-for-44) in that span. For the season, the outfielder is at a .176/.293/.316 slash line with eight homers, 23 RBI, 34 runs scored and one stolen base across 300 plate appearances, primarily in a strong-side platoon role in left field.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Taking seat against southpaw
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
After starting each of the last three games while the Dodgers faced right-handed starters, the left-handed-hitting Conforto will head back to the bench Wednesday with the Brewers sending southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill. Esteury Ruiz will get the nod in left field in the series finale, and he could end up serving as the main platoon partner for Conforto while Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is on the injured list.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Hits two-run homer
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Conforto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-2 win over the White Sox.
Conforto's bat has improved lately, as he's gone 8-for-29 (.276) with three homers over his last seven games. He capped a four-run rally for the Dodgers with his third-inning blast Thursday. Overall, Conforto is at a .177/.297/.312 slash line with seven homers, 21 RBI, 32 runs scored and one stolen base over 74 contests in a strong-side platoon role.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Out against left-hander
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Conforto is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.
The lefty-swinging Conforto homered in each of the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat in the finale as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill. Enrique Hernandez will cover left field and bat eighth as the Dodgers go for the sweep.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Goes deep again Wednesday
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Conforto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-1 victory versus Colorado.
Conforto has had a rough first season in Los Angeles, posting a meager .176/.302/.308 slash line through 70 games. However, he's come alive over the team's past two contests in Colorado, homering twice and going 4-for-9 with four RBI. That surge may set Conforto back on a successful track, though Bob Nightengale of USA Today has reported that Los Angeles may be seeking another outfielder via trade to address Conforto's season-long struggles.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Swats homer
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Conforto went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run during Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Rockies.
Conforto notched his fifth home run of the season, tagging German Marquez for a three-run shot in the fourth inning. The outfielder notched his first multi-hit game since May 27. In 258 plate appearances this season, Conforto is slashing .171/.298/.290 with 28 runs scored and 16 RBI.
