Dodgers notes: Russell Martin to miss final game at Camelback Ranch
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PHOENIX -- Russell Martin came down with the flu and was taken out of the Dodgers’ lineup for their final home game of the Cactus League season, today against the Oakland A’s.
A few other quick notes:
- Manager Joe Torre basically said that Jeff Weaver would make the opening-day roster.
- Top prospect Ivan DeJesus Jr., who broke his leg this spring, said he would play again this season. Speaking to reporters for the first time since his injury, DeJesus said, ‘People are saying I’m going to be out the whole season, but that’s wrong.’
- Juan Pierre will play in the Dodgers’ final two Cactus League games, which are on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Clayton Kershaw will be stretched out to 95 pitches in his start today.
- Mark Loretta (groin) will return to game action on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Nomar Garciaparra is batting third and playing first base for the A’s today.
- Today’s game can be seen on MLB.com.
Today’s lineup:
Rafael Furcal SS
Orlando Hudson 2B
Manny Ramirez LF
Andre Ethier RF
Matt Kemp CF
James Loney 1B
Casey Blake 3B
Brad Ausmus C
Clayton Kershaw LHP
-- Dylan Hernandez