Matt Kemp
DH FA
Sat 8/25/18 5:40 PM

Kemp is not starting Saturday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp's playing time is dwindling, as he's started just one of the Dodgers' last four games. He's hitting a miserable .138/.237/.188 over his last 26 games, which gives the team good reason to decrease his role. He could find himself on the short side of a platoon going forward. Chris Taylor and Yasiel Puig will handle corner outfield duties Saturday.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Wed 8/22/18 5:54 PM

Kemp is not in the lineup versus the Cardinals on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp will remain out of the starting nine for a second straight game in order to keep Max Muncy's bat in the lineup. Though he's picked it up lately, Kemp is hitting just .135 with a .431 OPS since July 24.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Tue 8/21/18 6:52 PM

Kemp is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp has started five straight games, slashing a solid .318/.464/.455 with one homer over that stretch. Joc Pederson will start in left field and hit leadoff in his stead Tuesday.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Wed 8/15/18 9:01 AM

Kemp went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp has been scuffling at the plate recently, going 3-for-54 over his last 18 contests. The 33-year-old is still slashing a healthy .280/.328/.473 after an incredible first half, but he could see his everyday playing time cut into by a myriad of outfield options the Dodgers have at their disposal if he doesn't turn things around quickly.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Mon 8/13/18 6:40 PM

Kemp is not in the lineup Monday against the Giants, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp is just 12-for-61 (.197) in his career against Madison Bumgarner, so he'll head to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Giants with Bumgarner set to start. Chris Taylor will start in left field and hit fifth in his stead.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Fri 8/10/18 5:25 PM

Kemp is out of the lineup versus the Rockies on Friday, Andy McCullough of The Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp will retreat to the bench after going 1-for-5 with a double and one run scored during Thursday's series opener. In his absence, Cody Bellinger will draw a start in the outfield while Max Muncy starts at first base.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Wed 8/8/18 6:21 PM

Kemp is not in the lineup Wednesday against the A's, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp will head to the bench after going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a walk during Tuesday's series-opener. The Dodgers have not indicated that the outfielder's absence is related to the ankle injury that kept him on the bench Sunday. In Kemp's absence, Joc Pederson, Cody Bellinger and Yasiel Puig will start from left to right across the outfield.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Tue 8/7/18 6:39 PM

Kemp (ankle) is starting at DH and hitting fifth Tuesday against the A's, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Kemp is back in action after getting a pair of days -- including a team off day -- to recover from a minor left ankle contusion. The Dodgers will ease him back into action given the availability of the designated hitter spot in Oakland's American League ballpark.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Sun 8/5/18 4:01 PM

Kemp is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros with a left ankle contusion.
EDGE Analysis
The issue isn't considered significant and Kemp is expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Oakland after getting two days to recover due to the Dodgers being off the schedule Monday. Joc Pederson will fill in for Kemp in left field and man the leadoff spot.

Matt Kemp
DH FA
Thu 8/2/18 6:09 PM

Kemp is not in the lineup against the Brewers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kemp will take a seat for the series finale as Cody Bellinger get a start in the outfield and Max Muncy starts at first base against right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. After picking up a single during Wednesday's victory, Kemp snapped an 0-for-25 skid dating back to July 23.