Lindblom takes over setup role: Dodgers reliever Josh Lindblom has been elevated into the setup man role by L.A. skipper Don Mattingly, reports MLB.com on Tuesday. With Kenley Jansen moving to the closer role, Lindblom takes over in the eighth inning. "He's getting the ball in the eighth if he's fresh," manager Don Mattingly said of Lindblom. "I don't worry about lefty-righty anymore. Last year, he struggled against lefties. But he's using the changeup more and using the other side of the plate and having success with lefties. That process started last year." (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Lindblom has recorded a hold in six consecutive appearances for the Dodgers and his ERA is solid at 2.11 on the year over 21 1/3 innings entering Tuesday. He has one win and one blown save on his record. Lindblom has pitched well, but only has low-end Fantasy appeal in leagues that reward for holds in his current role. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/23/2012 01:40 De Jesus clutch in ninth, Dodgers win
Ivan De Jesus hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth to give the Dodgers the lead and Dee Gordon went airborne to turn a game-ending double play as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on Tuesday night.
05/15/2012 01:07 Dodgers top D-Backs, place Kemp on DL
Clayton Kershaw outpitched Ian Kennedy after exchanging brushback pitches with his fellow ace, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night without injured star Matt Kemp.