Outfielder Estuary Luis, who is active in the Triple-A Oklahoma City under the LA Dodgers, appeared in the Dodgers clubhouse. Although there has not yet been an official announcement from the team, this is interpreted as a strong indication of a potential roster change.
On the 5th (Korea time), the U.S. sports media 'Sports Illustrated' cited reporter Fabian Ardaya of 'The Athletic' on social media, confirming that 'Luis has joined the Dodgers clubhouse.' Luis is currently with the Triple-A Oklahoma City and can only play in the major leagues if an existing player is placed on the injured list or released.
What stands out is that utility infielder Tommy Edman has been excluded from the starting lineup for two consecutive days. Notably, on the 5th, despite the opposing starting pitcher being a right-hander, Edman and Kim Hye-sung were also not included in the lineup.
Luis was traded to the Dodgers after being designated for assignment (DFA) by the Oakland Athletics in early April. In 2023, he played 132 games for Oakland, recording a batting average of .254 and leading the American League with 67 stolen bases. Last year, he struggled with injuries, finishing with a batting average of .200 in 29 games. He cut his season short due to a left wrist injury.
So far this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, he has raised his condition gradually, recording a batting average of .274 with 3 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases. His speed and wide defensive range are assessed as having sufficient value even as a bench asset.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers will face the New York Mets on the 5th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers arranged their lineup with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, shortstop Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Teoscar Hernandez, third baseman Max Muncy, center fielder Andy Pahes, left fielder Michael Conforto, catcher Dalton Rushing, and second baseman Kiké Hernández.
Dodgers starting pitcher is Tony Gonsolin. He has appeared in 6 games this season, recording 3 wins and 1 loss with an earned run average of 5.23.
Against them, the Mets have structured their starting lineup with shortstop Francisco Lindor, left fielder Brandon Nimmo, right fielder Juan Soto, first baseman Pete Alonso, second baseman Brett Baty, designated hitter Jared Young, third baseman Ronnie Mauricio, center fielder Jeff McNeil, and catcher Luis Torrens.
The Mets are expected to start right-hander Griffin Canning as their starting pitcher. His current season record stands at 5 wins and 2 losses with an earned run average of 3.23.
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