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Extra starters vying for postseason relief spots
- Updated: October 1, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dodgers have preached versatility all year and it extends to their excess starting pitchers, who are in full-fledged tryouts over the final week of the season to make the postseason roster as relievers.
Ross Stripling has made 14 starts this year, but his last four appearances entering Friday were in relief. Brett Anderson, limited to three starts because of back surgery and a finger blister, pitched 2 1/3 innings of relief Thursday night in San Diego. Brandon McCarthy, recovered from Tommy John surgery and the yips, was expected to be used out of the bullpen Friday night against the …
