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Joc Pederson joins Kershaw on 15-day disabled list

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On July 1, 2016

In Health/injuries, Pregame, Transactions

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Rockies at Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
Chase Utley, 2B
Corey Seager, SS
Justin Turner, 3B
Adrián González, 1B
Howie Kendrick, LF
Yasiel Puig, RF
Trayce Thompson, CF
Yasmani Grandal, C
Bud Norris, P

By Jon Weisman

Joc Pederson and Clayton Kershaw have officially been placed on the 15-day disabled list, with Will Venable returning from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Pederson’s spot on the 25-man roster, and Bud Norris coming onto the team for Kershaw.

Pederson is second on the Dodgers with 16 doubles, 13 homers, 31 walks, a .476 slugging percentage, .342 weighted on-base average and 116 weighted runs created. The 24-year-old hasn’t played since crashing into the outfield wall Tuesday at Milwaukee and suffering a sprained right AC (acromioclavicular) joint.

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Dodgers claim minor-leaguer Layne Somsen

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On June 22, 2016

In Transactions

2016 Cincinnati Reds Photo DayBy Jon Weisman

Right-handed pitcher Layne Somsen has been claimed on waivers from the New York Yankees by the Dodgers, who moved right-hander Chin-hui Tsao (right triceps strain) to the 60-day disabled list.

The 27-year-old made his MLB debut with Cincinnati this season, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings, but has a 1.44 ERA, .149 opponents batting average, 1.00 WHIP and 10.4 K/9 in 14 minor-league appearances this year at Triple-A with the Reds’ and Yankees’ affiliates.  The Yankees claimed him from the Reds on May 24.

In his career, Somsen has a 2.42 ERA in 189 2/3 minor-league innings with 193 strikeouts. The native of Yankton could become the first South Dakotan to play for the Dodgers since Mark Ellis, and the first pitcher since Terry Forster.

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