The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 2-1, on Friday night and fell to 73-56 on the year.
Ahead of the eventual loss, the Dodgers made a roster move and activated a former Padres pitcher from the injured list. Right-hander Matt Sauer was optioned in a corresponding move.
Additionally, utility star Kiké Hernández has a promising update as he recovers from his left elbow sprain in early July. There had been recent concern that the fan favorite wouldn’t return this season, but manager Dave Roberts asserted that a return as early as next week is ‘feasible.’
Finally, the Boston Red Sox made a massive decision regarding former Dodger Walker Buehler. The World Series hero has a 5.40 ERA across 22 starts in his first season as a member of the Red Sox as manager Alex Cora recently decided that he will no longer be in Boston’s rotation.
Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Dodgers Make Major Roster Move Ahead of Padres Series Opener
Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez Could Return Next Week
Red Sox Make Massive Decision on Former Dodgers Pitcher Walker Buehler
It’s Time for Dodgers to Admit Their Mistake, Move On From Michael Conforto
Dave Roberts Calls Dodgers’ Loss to 7.98-ERA Starter ‘Baffling’
Dodgers’ Edgardo Henriquez Declines to Reveal How He Got Injured in Spring Training
Dodgers Hitting Coach Expected to Rejoin Team Following Health-Related Absence
Things to Do in Los Angeles for Dodgers Fans: Weekend of August 22-24
Dodgers Lineup: Shohei Ohtani Status Revealed, Michael Conforto Starting
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The Dodgers drop the series opener to the Padres 2-1, with two runners left stranded in the ninth.
LA has lost its lead in the NL West with the Dodgers and Padres now tied for first.
— Valentina Martinez (@ValentinaMrtnz_) August 23, 2025
The Dodgers have activated LHP Tanner Scott and optioned RHP Matt Sauer.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 22, 2025
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