In August, the Los Angeles Dodgers have faced numerous injuries, adding Kirby Yates, Tommy Edman, and Brock Stewart to the injured list. Edman's absence further strained the player depth, along with existing losses such as Kiké Hernández and Hyeseong Kim. The situation worsens with Max Muncy's recent right side soreness sidelining him. Encouraging news comes from players like Yates, who is nearing a rehab assignment after a strong simulated game, while others such as Tanner Scott, Roki Sasaki, and Michael Kopech also advance in their recovery processes.
Yates threw 19 pitches in a simulated game and collected three strikeouts in his first time facing batters since going on the IL because of lower back pain.
Scott is scheduled to face hitters for his first time this weekend, and the team is encouraged by his recovery since beginning a throwing program in late July.
Sasaki, who has made steady progress since overcoming a stagnant recovery, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.
Kopech faced batters at Angel Stadium on Monday and will start a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, entering the game after Sasaki.
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