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Banda (hand) has started to play catch at the Dodgers' spring training complex in Arizona, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Banda is less than a week removed from going on the 15-day injured list with a fractured left hand, so it's a good sign that he's already throwing. The club remains hopeful that he can make it back before the end of the regular season. Banda has been a nice find for the Dodgers this season, although he had struggled lately before going on the IL, allowing seven runs over his last four appearances.
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The Dodgers placed Banda on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hand fracture. Banda will be held out until at least Sept. 25 as a result of his injury, though it's possible he misses more than the minimum amount of time considering the fracture is on his throwing hand. Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) was reinstated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.
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Banda allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rays. Banda was the closer of choice for manager Dave Roberts on Sunday and got the job done while navigating around a one-out base hit. That's Banda's second save this month and sixth straight outing without allowing a run. He's having a stellar turnaround season in his first year with the Dodgers, posting a 2.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB in 41.1 innings.
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Banda struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. Banda got the save opportunity after all of Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia and Daniel Hudson were deployed between the fifth and eighth innings. It was a drama-free experience for Banda, who needed just 12 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the side. Hudson, who has been the favorite for saves lately, pitched against the heart of the Athletics' order in the eighth inning. Bullpen depth has been a strength for the Dodgers this year, and Banda's been a successful part of that with a 2.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB over 33.1 innings while adding five holds and a 1-1 record. Banda is still more likely to work in low-leverage spots, but Sunday's outing is proof he can handle bigger moments.
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Banda will start Thursday's game against the Phillies, SportsNet LA reports. Banda has a 2.05 ERA and 20:12 K:BB over 22 innings this season and will make his first start since 2022 on Thursday. The lefty will likely cover only an inning or two before turning things over to the bullpen, with Landon Knack a candidate to work as the bulk reliever.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAD | 46 | 1 | 47.3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 18 | 44 | 3.23 | 1.30 |
| 2023 | WAS | 10 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6.42 | 2.00 |
| 2022 | PIT-TOR-NYY | 32 | 1 | 26.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 43 | 6.75 | 2.10 |
Next Matchup
| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs COLORADO | 0 | 0.00 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| @ DODGER STADIUM | 1 | 3.99 | 27.1 | 12 | 30 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 9/09 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 3 | 10.50 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 9/06 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 9.00 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 9/02 | @  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 2 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 8/30 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 4 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 8/29 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 8/28 | vs |
1 | - | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 8/25 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 9/19 | @  |
4:40 PM | Edward Cabrera |
| 9/20 | vs  |
10:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 9/21 | vs |
9:10 PM | Cal Quantrill |
| 9/22 | vs |
4:10 PM | Antonio Senzatela |
| 9/24 | vs  |
10:10 PM | Michael King |
| 9/25 | vs |
10:10 PM | Dylan Cease |
| 9/26 | vs |
10:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |