Kiko Calero Call-Up Likely for Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran right-handed pitcher Kiko Calero to a minor league contract Friday, but his call-up to the Major League roster can be expected, possibly in the next week.

Following being swept for the first time at Chavez Ravine by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, concerns are once again rising regarding Dodgers pitching. In the three games this weekend, the Dodgers' pitching staff surrendered 20 runs while the offense could only produce eight.

The key to the recent Dodgers success prior to the "Freeway Series" was the ability of the bullpen to relieve excellent efforts from the starting pitching.

In the month of June, the Dodgers are 7-5 while scoring just 43 runs in those 12 games, an average of 3.58 runs per game. If you remove an offensi...

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