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Schlichting

Schlichting held an ugly 7.10 ERA in 51 games last season for Triple-A Albuquerque in the Dodgers organization. He was decent for them at the major league level for 14 appearances in 2010, though, and will offer the A’s some organizational depth.

Schlichting, a converted third baseman, is making his major league debut. Whether he’ll actually get into a game or not is unclear, as the Dodgers could send him right back down to make room for Hiroki Kuroda tomorrow. Schlichting had allowed five runs -- one earned -- in 13 2/3 innings for Chattanooga.

Schlicting was recalled at the end of May, but only saw action in two games. He had a 3.38 ERA with two strikeouts and five walks in just 2 2/3 innings. He was replaced on the roster by James McDonald.

Schlichting was drafted as a third baseman by the Rays, but he made the move to the mound with the Dodgers last season and had a 3.77 ERA in 59 2/3 innings as a reliever for Double-A Jacksonville. In the AFL, he’s allowed just an unearned run over eight innings. He still needs to improve his slider, but he has a chance of reaching the majors as a middle man.

The Dodgers’ better prospects don’t have to be protected yet. Schlichting is an interesting case, having made the move from third base to the mound in 2007. He’s not ready for the majors after posting a 3.77 ERA in 59 2/3 innings in Double-A last season, but he might make it as a middle reliever.

Abreu missed most of last season with a groin injury and was still limited in camp this season. He went 1-for-12. He might need a trade and a fresh start, though he deserves far more blame for his current predicament than the Dodgers do.

He’ll take the place of the injured Chad Billingsley on the 25-man roster. Schlichting, 25, earned his first major league win with four innings of scoreless relief in an extra-inning game with the Diamondbacks on June 2. He has a 4.29 ERA over 19 relief appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque this season.

As expected, Schlichting will take the place of the injured Chad Billingsley on the 25-man roster. The 25-year-old right-hander earned his first ML victory with four scoreless innings of relief in an extra-inning with over the Diamondbacks earlier this month. He has a 4.29 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 19 relief appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque this season.

The 25-year-old right-hander returns to a 4.29 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 19 relief appearances with Albuquerque earlier this season. Schlichting posted a solid 2.86 ERA in 22 innings for the Dodgers but was a victim of a roster crunch. He’ll be back in September.

The 25-year-old righty was 2-0 with a 4.05 ERA in 31 1/3 innings at Albuquerque and will be asked to bring a little consistency to the middle of the Dodgers’ bullpen. His stay in the bigs could be short.