Van Slyke is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the move has not been officially announced yet, Van Slyke was seen in the Dodgers' clubhouse before Wednesday's game against the Pirates. He's expected to take the place of Andrew Toles (knee) on the roster, who is set to have season-ending knee surgery in the coming weeks. Van Slyke slashed just .129/.250/.258 across 31 at-bats (21 games) with the Dodgers earlier in the year before he was sent back to Oklahoma City. His stay with the big club likely won't last too long, but he should get some reps at first base with Adrian Gonzalez (back) on the disabled list.

Van Slyke was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Franklin Gutierrez (hamstring) coming off the disabled list Tuesday, Van Slyke was the corresponding roster casualty. The 30-year-old slashed just .129/.250/.258 across 21 games (31 at-bats) with the Dodgers this season, so his demotion doesn't come as too much of a surprise. He could eventually be called back up should the Dodgers find themselves in need outfield depth.

Van Slyke went 1-for-3 with a home run and a strikeout to boost the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Grabbing a start against left-hander Tyler Anderson, Van Slyke took no time to announce his presence with authority, bashing a 2-2 offering into straight-away center field for his first homer of the season. Despite the big blast, the 30-year-old really only poses as a streaming option when the Dodgers face southpaw starters, and even then, his .150 batting average on the season certainly doesn't instill much confidence in anyone willing to take a chance on him.

Van Slyke is in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Cubs, batting fifth and playing first base, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke fills in for Adrian Gonzalez against another left-handed pitcher, this time the Cubs' Brett Anderson. Considering his spot in the heart of Thursday's order and his platoon preference against southpaws, Van Slyke could serve as a decent daily fantasy sleeper.

Van Slyke is starting for the Dodgers on Friday, batting fifth and playing first base against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers are benching Adrian Gonzalez against a left-handed pitcher, the Rockies' Kyle Freeland. The Coors Field locale makes southpaw masher Van Slyke a sneaky play in leagues where fantasy players can make daily lineup moves -- and especially daily fantasy games, where he's probably super cheap.

Van Slyke is considered the primary backup at first base to Adrian Gonzalez, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news opens a path for the 30-year-old to make the Opening Day roster, after it looked like he was being pushed out of a spot in the outfield. Van Slyke should see the occasional spot start at first base or in the outfield against opposing southpaws. He won't hold fantasy value in this projected role, but he could be a punt play option in DFS in those games where he is penciled in the lineup.

Van Slyke will have to compete for his usual platoon role in left field with the newly-signed Franklin Gutierrez this spring, the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was recently reported that Van Slyke had fully recovered from the wrist surgery that cost him a good chunk of the 2016 season. Now that the club signed a lefty masher in Gutierrez, there will be competition this spring to see who makes the 25-man roster.

Van Slyke said on Saturday that his wrist is 100 percent recovered from surgery, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke was shut down in August last season to have surgery on his right wrist, but before that, he posted just a .606 OPS in 113 plate appearances. Now that he is healthy, he should assume his usual depth role with starts against left-handers.

Van Slyke signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration or a possible non-tendering.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke might have been a non-tender candidate given that he's hit 30, is still recovering from wrist surgery, and is two years removed from posting an above-average OPS, but it appears the Dodgers valued his versatility and think the bat could still carry some value. If healthy, he will occupy his usual depth role with starts against left-handers.

Van Slyke underwent surgery on his right wrist Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

His 2016 regular season officially ended when the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day DL earlier this week. Van Slyke struggled when on the field between DL stints, posting a .606 OPS in 113 plate appearances (down from .700 in 2015), and he may be a non-tender candidate this winter.