The Dodgers made a bullpen swap and upgraded the height of their relief corps at the same time, calling up right-hander Paul Gervase and sending Alexis Díaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Gervase was one of three players acquired by the Dodgers for catcher Hunter Feduccia, coming from the Rays in a three-team trade on July 31. Since joining Oklahoma City the right-hander has allowed two runs in 8 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts against only one walk. On the season in Triple-A, counting his time in Durham as well, Gervase has a 2.94 ERA and 37.3-percent strikeout rate with only 13 walks in 49 innings.

Gervase made his major league debut earlier this season for the Rays, and allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings, with five walks and six strikeouts in five games.

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