"With the Dodgers in the midst of a stretch that will see them play a season-long 19 games without a day off, manager Dave Roberts rested shortstop Mookie Betts on Wednesday and started Miguel Rojas in his place. Shohei Ohtani, who was in Wednesday's lineup as the starting pitching and designated hitter, is expected to sit out Thursday's series finale, and likely will outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and catcher Will Smith."
"Relievers Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott both threw hitless innings in rehab appearances with triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Yates struck out one and gave up a walk while Scott walked a batter and struck out two. Both could rejoin the Dodgers this weekend in San Diego, Roberts said. Utility player Kike Hernandez, on the injured list since July 7 with left elbow inflammation, was expected to make his first rehab start Wednesday."
The Dodgers are navigating a 19-game stretch without a day off by resting regulars and using backups. Mookie Betts was rested while Miguel Rojas started at shortstop. Shohei Ohtani is expected to sit the series finale, and outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and catcher Will Smith are also likely to rest. Relievers Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott threw hitless innings in Triple-A rehab outings and could rejoin the big-league club in San Diego. Utility player Kike Hernandez was expected to begin a rehab start after elbow inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Paul Gervase and optioned Alexis Diaz.
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