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Matt Guerrier | Relief Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (34) / 8/2/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Kent State
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Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over a scoreless inning in his return to action Thursday.
Guerrier was hit on the right thumb by a comebacker during Tuesday's game, but he's fine. He'll continue working in a middle relief role for the Dodgers. Jun 7 - 8:08 AM

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Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (thumb) is expected to avoid the disabled list.

Guerrier was hit on the right thumb by a comebacker during Tuesday's game. He was able to play catch Wednesday, though, and could be available out of the bullpen soon.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Jun 5 - 7:22 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier left Tuesday's game with a right thumb injury.

Guerrier was struck by a comeback in the fifth inning of Tuesday's win, but X-rays came back negative. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he was unsure whether Guerrier would require a stint on the disabled list.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Jun 5 - 9:28 AM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over two scoreless innings of relief Tuesday against the Rockies.

He entered the contest with just four punch outs, so last night's performance qualifies as an outburst. Guerrier used to be a holds machine for the Twins, but he's posted just 19 over the past three seasons for the Dodgers, four less than he had in his last year in Minnesota. An elbow injury cost the veteran most of last season. He owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and ugly 6/6 K/BB rate over 18 appearances.
May 22 - 5:27 AM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Dodgers activated RHP Matt Guerrier from the 15-day disabled list.

Guerrier hasn't pitched since the middle of May because of an elbow injury. The right-hander will be eased back into high-leverage situations and is doubtful to carry any fantasy value -- even in holds leagues.
Thu, Aug 30, 2012 07:15:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) will make his fourth rehab appearance Friday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Guerrier has allowed one run in three innings over his first three rehab appearances and remains on track to rejoin the Dodgers when rosters expand in September. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April with right elbow tendinitis.
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound again in a few days.

If all goes well, he'll head to Arizona to continue his rehab. Guerrier hasn't pitched since April 18 due to right elbow tendinitis, but he hopes to return down the stretch.
Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 10:16:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier threw 25 pitches off a mound Wednesday without feeling any discomfort in his right elbow.

Guerrier mixed in fastballs and sliders, and came out of the workout feeling optimistic. "I feel like when the team goes on the road I'll be going somewhere," he said, indicating that a rehab assignment is coming soon. The right-hander should be back by mid-August.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 09:34:00 AM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday.

Guerrier has missed most of the season with elbow trouble, but he's finally making some real progress. The Dodgers are hopeful that he can make it back in September.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 02:29:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) has resumed his throwing program.

Guerrier was shut down for over a month with lingering discomfort in his right elbow but is ready to begin making progress again. The 33-year-old reliever will aim to return to the Dodgers' bullpen by the end of July.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Mon, Jul 2, 2012 09:09:00 AM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday.

Guerrier had a similar injection three weeks ago, but felt lingering discomfort during a bullpen session Wednesday. He has been shut down completely for now and is scheduled to receive two more injections over the next two weeks. The Dodgers are doing all they can to avoid the possibility of surgery, but his return is not considered imminent.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Fri, May 25, 2012 11:43:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier felt lingering discomfort in his throwing elbow during a bullpen session Wednesday.

"It's very frustrating, so up and down and back and forth," Guerrier told MLB.com. "It feels good one day, the next day I can't play catch." He's planning to shut himself down until the pain is gone completely. The setup man seems unlikely to return to the Dodgers 'pen before July.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Thu, May 24, 2012 09:30:00 AM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (elbow) threw his second bullpen session on Wednesday since landing on the disabled list back in mid-April.

He could soon face hitters and then go out on a rehab assignment shortly after that. Guerrier is hoping to be back by the first of June. "It's going good right now," said Guerrier. "I'm recovering. I'd like to be back by June 1 if I could. I don't feel any sharp pain anymore, and that's what I was having before."
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Wed, May 16, 2012 07:54:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Dodgers placed RHP Matt Guerrier on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 19, with right elbow tendinitis.

Guerrier missed most of the Cactus League schedule due to back issues and may have over-exerted himself in the early going this season. He should be ready to rejoin the Dodgers' bullpen in about three weeks.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 06:47:00 PM
Matt Guerrier - R - Dodgers

Matt Guerrier (back) pitched in a minor league exhibition game Tuesday without incident.

Guerrier hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 11 due to back soreness. He's scheduled to make another minor league appearance Wednesday and could return to Cactus League action as soon as Friday. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that they are "counting on him being ready Opening Day."
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 09:02:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2B1Mark Ellis
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Nick Punto
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Scott Van Slyke
3Jerry Hairston Jr.
CF1Matt Kemp
2Andre Ethier
3Skip Schumaker
RF1Yasiel Puig
2Alex Castellanos
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kenley Jansen
2Brandon League
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Peter Moylan
10Chris Withrow