The Los Angeles Dodgers have promoted outfielder Andy Pages upfront of his big-league debut, according to Francys Romero. (His surname is pronounced PAH-hez.)

Pages, 23, is taken into account one of many higher outfield prospects within the minors regardless of not making our Dodgers top-three rating. In 15 Triple-A video games to start the yr, he hit .371/.452/.694 with 5 residence runs and a pair of stolen bases. 

It is price noting that Pages’ common launch angle in Triple-A was over 21 levels. For reference, that will tie him for the twentieth highest within the majors amongst certified batters. He very a lot matches the fashionable method to lifting the ball and maximizing slugging output, even when it means he would possibly take successful on his batting common.

Chances are you’ll recall that the Dodgers practically traded Pages to the Los Angeles Angels again in February 2020 as a part of a proposed deal that additionally included Joc Pederson and Luis Rengifo. That swap was reportedly squashed by Angels proprietor Arte Moreno. 

The Dodgers have been working with out starter Jason Heyward, who was positioned on the injured record in late March with decrease again tightness. The Dodgers subsequently claimed Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Trammell has appeared in 5 video games since, going hitless with three strikeouts in six at-bats.

The Dodgers, in flip, have leaned closely on Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernández in left subject. Neither has hit up to now this season, nonetheless, leading to Los Angeles mentioning Pages with the hope that he can present their lineup with further size.

Pages’ debut might come as quickly as Tuesday night time, when the Dodgers tackle the Washington Nationals. Veteran southpaw Patrick Corbin is slated to get the nod for the Nationals, making the right-handed Pages a smart inclusion within the beginning lineup.