Los Angeles outfielder James Outman is on the Milwaukee squad and hints at potential roster moves.
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He will likely join the team as a temporary replacement for Tescal Hernandez or Quique Hernandez, who are dealing with injuries.
Teoscar Hernandez deals with pain in his left foot after fouling the ball from his foot on Saturday. He was not in the lineup for the Series finale on Sunday, so he received a clean return scan.
Kique Hernandez was left with elbow pain and was unable to leave the bench on Sunday. The injury has been bothering utility men for a month.
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The will begin a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. It is unclear whether Outman is part of the taxi squad or will be called.
Nonetheless, Outman’s arrival in Milwaukee could indicate that manager Dave Roberts revealed that roster moves are possible, thus indicating that players are heading towards the injured list.
Outman joined the earlier this season when Tescal Hernandez landed in Illinois in May with gro caliber tension. The outfielder hit .125 on two home runs and got four runs, bringing an OPS of .597 to 0.597 in 24 at-bats during his time with the Major League team.
This season at Triple A Oklahoma City, James has hit .289 with 284 at-bats, 74 RBI and .970 OPS. He also has 14 stolen bases.
The Houston Astros dominate the over the weekend, and LA has to bounce back the road against the brewers.
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