"Under the previous method, Toles was under contract but was placed on the restricted list. That meant he did not receive a salary, accrue Major League service time or count against the Dodgers' 40-man and active rosters. But it did mean that he had access to healthcare services."
"The Dodgers, however, revealed this week that proceeding in this manner with Toles was no longer possible and the team is working with his family to figure out "how to best move forward." "We've been in contact with the Toles family and have worked together on how to best move forward," the Dodgers said in a statement."
"The Dodgers still consider Toles part of their team, and he is beloved within the clubhouse by players who knew him and coaches. The number of players who were on that 2018 team with him has dwindled over the years, with Max Muncy and Kiké Hernández being the last two members."
Andrew Toles played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2016-2018 before stepping away due to mental health challenges. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, Toles has not returned to play. Since 2018, the Dodgers offered him annual contracts while placing him on the restricted list, allowing him access to team health insurance without salary or service time accrual. This arrangement is no longer possible due to eligibility restrictions. The organization remains committed to supporting Toles through alternative means and maintains contact with his family. Toles remains respected within the Dodgers organization, with several current coaches and staff members who knew him during his playing tenure.
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