Hiroki Kuroda was scheduled to pitch today in the second game against Bronson Arroyo, but he was sent back to LA to have an MRI on his right shoulder. Derek Lowe will replace him as the starter, and is still on his usual days’ rest because of Monday’s off day. Lowe is in search of his sixth win, after losing in Detroit over the weekend despite giving up just two runs. Lowe will face his teammate of the 2004 World Champion Red Sox, Bronson Arroyo, who is 4-5 this season.
If Kuroda is cleared after the MRI, he should resume his spot in the regular rotation and start on Saturday against the Indians at home.
Brad Penny was also placed on the 15-day DL on Tuesday for mild tendinitis and inflammation in his right shoulder. Lefty Eric Stults was already called up from Las Vegas to make the start in Thursday’s game.
The Dodgers also got more bad news about Rafael Furcal. He still won’t be ready for a rehab start for at least two more weeks, which will set his date of return after the All-Star Break. Nomar will instead take Furcal’s spot at shortstop. Nomar homered in his first rehab game yesterday.
