Overview
- Pages was hit on the back of his left hand by a roughly 100–100.2 mph pitch in the third inning of Friday’s game and was removed before the fifth inning after immediate trainer evaluation.
- Postgame X-rays showed a fracture and manager Dave Roberts said Pages will be out about four to five weeks with surgery possible but not expected to change that timeline.
- The Dodgers have recalled outfielder Alek Thomas to fill Pages’ roster spot and will rotate defensive options such as Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman in center field.
- Pages entered the injury riding a breakout All‑Star season at roughly a .272 average with 21 homers and elite defensive marks, making his absence a meaningful loss for lineup balance and outfield defense.
- Reports that a compression screw was inserted to speed healing are developing, and the club will monitor Pages’ swing mechanics on return because hand injuries can delay a hitter’s timing even after the bone heals.