Dodgers Notes: Fans Air Concerns, New Record for Shohei Ohtani, River Ryan Promotion Next?

The Dodgers’ four-game losing streak ended Friday in Detroit, as the Dodgers scored a late run to beat the Tigers 4-3. Get the coffee started early today — the Dodgers play the Tigers again at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time.

Here’s all the headlines you might have missed Friday:

Dodgers Fans Voice Concern for Injured Starting Rotation

Amid mounting injuries, concern is growing among Dodgers fans about the starting rotation’s consistency. Recent polls show fan unease, particularly since Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Walker Buehler landed on the injured list. Despite the Dodgers’ place in the regular season standings, these health issues make the Dodgers’ postseason prospects less promising — the chief concern among fans.

Shohei Ohtani’s Jersey Tops MLB Sales

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers jersey has surged to the top of MLB’s global jersey sales for the first half of the season, marking another milestone for the phenomenal two-way player. His popularity continues to skyrocket among fans in his first year with the Dodgers.

Dodgers’ Flaws Exposed By Phillies

A recent series with the Phillies laid bare the challenges facing the Dodgers, from an ailing player roster to underperformance in critical moment. The implications of a three-game sweep at the hands of the best team in baseball was not lost on manager Dave Roberts or first baseman Freddie Freeman.

Houston Astros Show Interest in Former Dodger Cody Bellinger

The trade winds are swirling around former Dodgers MVP Cody Bellinger, now with the Cubs, who had a recent injury setback. The Houston Astros are among the interested parties eyeing Bellinger as a potential reinforcement for their lineup.

Yankees Promote Former Dodgers Prospect

The Dodgers’ former top prospect, Jorbit Vivas, has been called up by the Yankees, offering him a chance to shine at the MLB level. Even though he’s no long a Dodger, Vivas’ promotion is another feather in the cap of the Dodgers’ player development machine.

River Ryan Eyed as Replacement in Dodgers’ Rotation

With Bobby Miller being optioned to the minors, River Ryan is now touted as a potential new addition to the Dodgers’ starting rotation. Following impressive appearances at Triple-A, Ryan appears to be the Dodgers’ best internal option to plug their rotation hole with the July 30 trade deadline on the horizon.

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