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Norris will return to rotation on Friday
- Updated: August 25, 2016
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ rotation situation cleared up on Wednesday to the point that manager Dave Roberts was actually able to name a probable starting pitcher for Friday night’s series opener at home against the Cubs.
That would be Bud Norris, who will be looking to do better than he did in his last two starts. On July 31, he pitched one-third of an inning, went on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury, then returned to last only 3 2/3 innings last Friday. Three days later, in a relief appearance, he allowed hits to three of the five batters he faced.
Beyond Norris, Roberts said the other two starters for the Cubs series are still to be announced. Candidates could include Julio Urias, Brock Stewart, Jose De Leon and Kenta Maeda, among others.
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