The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-26) presently boast the fifth-best record in MLB and lead a crammed National League West division, but they do not look like their usually dominant self. Furthermore, they do not look like the unstoppable juggernaut that struck fear into fan bases around the country in the offseason. An injury-ravaged pitching staff most logically explains why the defending World Series champions have labored a bit more than anticipated.

Well, the cavalry is on the way, at least as far as the bullpen is concerned. The Dodgers have activated right-handed relief pitchers Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates off the injured list ahead of Saturday afternoon's game versus the St. Louis Cardinals (35-28), per SportsNet LA's David Vassegh. The former has yet to pitch this season due to

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