Tommy

Edman

Edman gave the Dodgers an early advantage by taking Cubs starter Matthew Boyd deep in the opening frame. It was his third round-tripper of the season and lone hit in four at-bats. The versatile 31-year-old has been moved towards the middle of Los Angeles’ lineup with Mookie Betts continuing to struggle, which is a definite boost to his fantasy appeal.

Tommy Edman has been moved up another spot as a result. With the exception of a two-homer explosion against the Phillies last week, Betts has been a complete non-factor at the plate in the second half, hitting .184 (7-for-38) in 10 games since the Midsummer Classic. It’s admittedly a small sample size, but Betts has gone through some ice-cold spells at the dish over the last two years. It’s a frustrating situation for fantasy managers to navigate, but the Dodgers can afford to let him continue tinker and work on things until the playoffs roll around.

The 35-year-old slugger will get a breather with left-hander Sean Manaea toeing the slab for the Mets on Friday evening. Tommy Edman will man the hot corner in his absence and will bat third for the Dodgers on Friday evening in New York.

Max Muncy is also taking a seat with Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez toeing the rubber for his second-half debut. It’s been a rocky opening season for Tucker in Los Angeles as he’s struggled to a lackluster .240/.335/.367 slash line with seven homers and six RBI across 394 plate appearances in 94 games. It’ll be a red-hot Tommy Edman at the hot corner and batting third with Alex Call getting a look in right field.

Edman also had a barrel go for a 366-foot flyout in the eighth. He’s been exceptional since coming off the injured list last month, hitting .351/.429/.486 in 24 games. The Dodgers are currently batting him ninth against right-handers anyway, but he has a case for moving up.

Muncy will take a seat with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the slab for the Diamondbacks. Tommy Edman will cover third base in his absence while Miguel Rojas starts at second base and will bat eighth for the Dodgers.

Edman is back in left field and batting fifth after coming off the bench in each of their previous two games due to a relatively minor ankle issue. The 31-year-old got some extra rest after being hit by a pitch from Padres stopper Mason Miller near his surgically repaired right ankle over the weekend.

Edman receives some additional time off to recuperate after being hit by a pitch from Padres closer Mason Miller over the weekend. He was able to pinch-hit during Sunday’s series finale, which is a positive sign. The versatile 31-year-old has hit .347 (17-for-49) with one homer, nine RBI and one steal in 16 games since returning from the injured list for his season debut last month. It’ll be Miguel Rojas taking over at second base in his absence.

Edman was scratched from the starting lineup as a precaution after being hit on the ankle by a Mason Miller pitch in Saturday’s game. He’ll probably be back in the lineup somewhere Monday against the Rockies.

No reason has been given as to why Edman was removed from the lineup. Alex Freeland is now in the lineup as the second baseman, and Miguel Rojas will now handle the hot corner.