Dodger Shut Down Matt Kemp

Mike Axisa of CBSSports Eye On Baseball is reporting that the Dodgers have shut down Matt Kemp "indefinitely" due to experiencing tightness in is right hamstring. 

According to Axisa:

"Kemp, 28, is currently on the DL with an ankle sprain. He was expected to rejoin the team earlier this week, but his rehab assignment was extended because he didn't feel comfortable at the plate. In five rehab games with High Class-A Rancho Cucamonga, Kemp went 0-for-18 with seven strikeouts.
A hamstring problem cost Kemp more than two months last season, but that was on the left side. In addition to the hamstring and ankle injuries, he also spent time on the DL with a sore shoulder this summer. Kemp had surgery on the shoulder over the winter."

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Matt Kemp and Juan Rivera Hit Homeruns for the Isotopes

Matt Kemp and Juan Rivera made rehab starts for the Albuquerque Isotopes last night.  Kemp's two run homerun & RBI single and Rivera's two-run shot helped the Isotopes beat the Oklahoma City RedHawks 11-9.  Both are expected to play five innings today before heading back to Los Angeles.

“I’ve been a great cheerleader the past couple weeks, It’s time for me to get back on the field and let other people start cheering for me again.” - Matt Kemp

To see the full story in the Albuquerque Journal click here

Even though the Dodgers have extended their lead in the National League West, it will be good to have Kemp back in the lineup soon!

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