Left-hander Anthony Banda is at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona "playing catch," Roberts said, and has not been ruled out for a return "before the end of the season."
Banda already getting cleared to play catch is certainly a positive development. He likely would have to advance to throwing off a mound and complete at least one bullpen session prior to getting activated.
The Dodgers acquired Banda from the Cleveland Guardians on May 17 in exchange for cash considerations, and he has been a key contributor out of the Dodgers bullpen for most of the year.
It was a moment of weakness and frustration," Roberts said at the time. "He decided to take on a solid object that ultimately won the battle.
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