The Dodgers made some roster moves tonight, designating shortstop Nick Ahmed for assignment and sending rookie outfielder Andy Pages to Triple-A Oklahoma City. This allowed Max Muncy and Tommy Edman to return from the injured list and join the major league roster. Ahmed’s DFA opened up a spot on the 40-man roster, while River Ryan was transferred to the 60-day IL after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Hunter Feduccia was recalled, and Austin Barnes was placed on the 10-day injured list with a toe fracture.
Ahmed had signed with the Dodgers just a month ago and was added to the roster due to injuries to Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas. In his time with the Dodgers, Ahmed played 14 games at shortstop but struggled offensively, hitting .229/.245/.292 in 49 plate appearances. His overall batting line between San Francisco and L.A. is .232/.271/.300 over 221 plate appearances.
Muncy and Edman returned to the lineup, with Muncy expected to resume his role at third base and Edman likely to see time in center field. Edman, a versatile defender who can play multiple positions, was acquired in a trade alongside Michael Kopech. Pages, the rookie outfielder, will head to Triple-A for more playing time while the Dodgers await roster expansions on September 1.
Overall, the Dodgers have made several adjustments to their roster, adding depth and making room for key players returning from injury.
Reporter Jack Harris from the Los Angeles Times first reported the roster moves involving Pages and Ahmed.
