Jayson

Werth

Do we have another Luis Gonzalez situation? The Dodgers wouldn’t reveal which ligament Werth tore, but they said he’d miss “a good part” of next season if he underwent surgery -- indicating that he’d need the Tommy John procedure. If this is just a minor tear, Werth could rehab and make it through next season with no problems. Only time will tell. Werth is penciled in as one of the Dodgers’ regular outfielders.

Werth took six at-bats in an extended spring training game Friday and is scheduled to participate in a simulated game today.

Manager Carlos Tosca said that one of his priorities is to make sure Werth gets his at-bats, although he is not ready to implement an official platoon between Werth and Frank Catalanotto. Tosca says Werth can play all three outfield positions; unfortunately, despite his search for at-bats for the rookie, he isn’t mentioning the possibility of any time behind the plate for the former catcher.

Werth is in the same situation Luis Gonzalez was last year. It’s not believed his tear is quite as severe as Gonzalez’s was, but he still might require Tommy John surgery at some point. For that reason, he’s not going to be asked to cut loose with many throws during camp. Werth is penciled in as the Dodgers’ left fielder and No. 2 hitter.

The Blue Jays don’t know what is wrong with the wrist. Werth is expected to be sent back to the minors later this month.

Werth currently has no fantasy value.

The Blue Jays didn’t reveal the diagnosis other to sat that there was no ligament damage. ''He’s going to be fine (though) we don’t know how long it will be before he’s able to swing the bat,’' manager Carlos Tosca said. Werth is expected to open the season in the minors.

He will need to go on a rehab assignment before joining the Dodgers near the end of the month.

Werth could begin a rehab assignment next week. Once completed, he could be activated to act as Toronto’s fourth outfielder.

Werth will come up when rosters expand but probably won’t get much of an opportunity to do anything until spring training.