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Scott Van Slyke | Outfielder

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/24/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 249
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Scott Van Slyke is day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game with a leg injury.
Van Slyke fouled a pitch off his left leg and had to be removed from the game. The injury isn't considered serious and the Dodgers expect him to available for the start of Monday's three-game series with the Brewers. May 19 - 11:39 PM

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Scott Van Slyke left Sunday's game with an apparent leg injury.

Van Slyke fouled a pitch off his leg and had to be removed from the game. The Dodgers should provide an update on his status soon.
May 19 - 6:30 PM

Scott Van Slyke clubbed a pair of solo homers Friday in a loss to the Braves.

Van Slyke now has three homers in five games since being called up last week. The 26-year-old was raking at Triple-A Albuquerque prior to his promotion and is making a strong case to stick around as a utility player.
May 17 - 10:31 PM

Dodgers purchased the contract of Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke, 26, was hitting .397/.503/.733 with nine homers and a 1.236 OPS in 34 games at Triple-A this season. He'll provide depth between first base and the outfield.
May 10 - 6:10 PM

Dodgers sent 1B/OF Scott Van Slyke outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke was designated for assignment earlier this month but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He hit .327/.404/.578 with 18 homers for Albuquerque last season.
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 08:47:00 PM

Dodgers designated 1B/OF Scott Van Slyke for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Skip Schumaker. Van Slyke, who is the son of former major leaguer Andy Van Slyke, batted just .167.196/.315 in his brief time with the Dodgers but hit .327/.404/.578 with 18 homers at Triple-A. He could draw interest on waivers.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 08:45:00 PM

Dodgers recalled 1B-OF Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke hit just .167/.196/.315 with a couple homers over 27 games for the Dodgers this season. He'll be an option for the bench next year.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 11:07:00 AM

Dodgers optioned OF/1B Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke was the other player sent out to make room for Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier on the active roster. The 25-year-old is hitting just .167 (9-for-54) with two homers and seven RBI in 27 games at the major league level this year.
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 09:06:00 PM

Dodgers recalled OF-1B Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke batted .194 (6-for-31) with one home runs and six RBI during his first stint in the majors earlier this season. He'll provide some versatility with Andre Ethier (oblique) sidelined.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 06:39:00 PM

Dodgers optioned OF-1B Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Van Slyke didn't show much in the majors, batting .194/.219/.355 across 33 plate appearances. The 25-year-old lost his roster spot when Juan Rivera was activated. Andy Van Slyke's son returns to a .336 average with eight homers and 25 RBI at Albuquerque.
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 02:26:00 PM

Scott Van Slyke will bat cleanup and play left field Monday night against the Diamondbacks.

It doesn't take long to get in the good graces of Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, as Van Slyke is being rewarded for hitting the go-ahead three-run homer in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Bobby Abreu will take a seat.
Mon, May 21, 2012 06:18:00 PM

Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke hit a three-run homer off Marc Rzepczynski on Sunday to propel the Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

It was the first big-league homer for Van Slyke, who is 3-for-9 since being called up on May 9. He's started just one game, but he already has six RBI off the bench.
Sun, May 20, 2012 11:20:00 PM

Scott Van Slyke is getting his first major league start on Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks.

Van Slyke will play right field and bat fifth against Arizona left-hander Wade Miley. The 25-year-old has two hits and three RBI in three major league plate appearances and was rocking a 1.034 OPS in 32 games at Triple-A Albuquerque before his callup late last week. He may be worth a grab in NL-only or deeper mixed fantasy leagues while Matt Kemp recovers from a hamstring strain.
Tue, May 15, 2012 06:19:00 PM

Dodgers recalled OF-1B Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.

The son of former outfielder Andy Van Slyke, Scott was hitting .336 with eight homers and 25 RBI at Albuquerque. He should see some time in left field with Juan Rivera out, and he could also occasionally spell James Loney at first base against left-handers.
Wed, May 9, 2012 08:44:00 PM

Dodgers purchased the contract of 1B-OF Scott Van Slyke from Double-A Chattanooga.

The move keeps the 24-year-old from becoming a minor league free agent. The son of former major leaguer Andy Van Slyke batted .348/.427/.595 with 20 homers, 92 RBI and a 1.022 OPS over 529 plate appearances this season at the Double-A level.
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 11:52:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra