Things haven't gone completely smoothly this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue their World Series title defense, but everything is starting to come together down the stretch of the season. However, it's not time to focus on the playoffs just yet, as the Dodgers still have to fend off the San Diego Padres in the race for the NL West crown.

Dave Roberts and company got a big boost on that front on Tuesday when they reinstated starting pitcher Blake Snell from the paternity list. That is a big boost, but it came at a cost. Key reliever Alex Vesia was also moved to the injured list due to an oblique strain, the team announced in a post on social media.

“The Dodgers have reinstated LHP Blake Snell from the paternity list and placed LHP Alex Vesia on the injured list

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