The Los Angeles Dodgers made a strategic move to bolster their pitching depth by selecting right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer’s contract. In a corresponding roster change, they optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski to the minors while placing veteran Clayton Kershaw on the 60-day injured list as anticipated. Sauer, who impressed in spring training with a 7.71 ERA in 14 games last season, demonstrated promise with an impressive eight strikeouts over 7.2 innings this Spring. Meanwhile, Wrobleski showcased his potential with a 2-0 record and a 1.93 ERA during his appearances this spring. Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is set to begin his 18th season on the injured list, coming off an injury-plagued previous year. He is just 36 strikeouts away from hitting the 3,000 mark but is currently rehabilitating after offseason surgeries.