Dodgers @ Rockies August 20, 2025: Shohei Ohtani debuts as a pitcher at Coors Field, Paul Gervase called up
Briefly

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their starting lineup for the game at Colorado on August 20, 2025, and the Colorado Rockies posted their lineup for the same game. The Dodgers made a roster move that day, recalling right-hander Paul Gervase and optioning right-hander Alexis Diaz. The transaction was characterized as somewhat of a surprise because Alexis Diaz had been handling closing duties. The Dodgers’ official account reported the recall and optioning on August 20, 2025. The move alters late-inning bullpen availability and changes the Dodgers’ relief options for the matchup at Coors Field.
You're stuck with my lazy ass today. Tonight's #Dodgers lineup at Rockies: pic.twitter.com/u3grKwUYqs Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2025 Here's how we're lining up pic.twitter.com/j9atFkdFgr Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 20, 2025 In somewhat of a surprise, the Dodgers demoted Alexis Diaz for Paul Gervase. The Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase and optioned RHP Alexis Diaz. Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2025 A surprise mostly because he closed games.
Tonight's #Dodgers lineup at Rockies: pic.twitter.com/u3grKwUYqs Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2025 Here's how we're lining up pic.twitter.com/j9atFkdFgr Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 20, 2025 In somewhat of a surprise, the Dodgers demoted Alexis Diaz for Paul Gervase. The Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase and optioned RHP Alexis Diaz. Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2025 A surprise mostly because he closed games.
Read at dodgersdigest.com
[
|
]