Van Slyke would appear to be in line to be Adrian Gonzalez's primary backup at first base while also seeing time in the outfield versus left-hand pitchers.

EDGE Analysis

With Adrian Gonzalez dealing with a minor neck issue already this spring, it's worth monitoring the backup first base situation. Yasmani Grandal could see some time there as well, and Trayce Thompson is another threat to steal at-bats from Van Slyke.

Van Slyke agreed to a one-year contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

EDGE Analysis

His overall OPS fell more than 200 points from 2014, with his slugging percentage against left-handed pitching falling from .630 all the way to .398. The 29-year-old battled a variety of injuries over the final four months of the season, namely back, neck, and wrist ailments. If healthy, Van Slyke should bounce back as a short-end platoon option at first base and in the corner outfield.

Van Slyke (wrist) is not expected to be on the NLDS roster, Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles reports.

EDGE Analysis

The wrist did not respond well to batting practice Tuesday, leading manager Don Mattingly to say Van Slyke is "not where he needs to be physically." With the 29-year-old all but ruled out for the NLDS, the door is open for Yasiel Puig to possibly slot in as a right-handed bench/platoon bat despite missing most of the final five weeks of the regular season.

Van Slyke (wrist) struggled while practicing in the batting cage Tuesday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke has been suffering from a case of inflammation in his wrist dating back to Sept. 15. Manager Don Mattingly was not optimistic about his outfielder's health Tuesday saying, "(He's) not where he needs to be physically". It's unclear what his status will be for the playoffs, however more information should be available prior to Thursday.

Van Slyke, who is not in Saturday's lineup, is dealing with inflammation in his wrist, SB Nation's Eric Stephen reports.

EDGE Analysis

The final game of the regular season is Sunday, so owners will be hard pressed to extract anymore value from him in 2015. Justin Ruggiano and Yasiel Puig are starting in the outfield corners Saturday.

Van Slyke is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Van Slyke's second day off in the past five games after returning from a minor hand injury. Carl Crawford will draw the start in left field and bat sixth in his stead.

Van Slyke won't start in Monday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke is recently coming off a minor hand injury but that doesn't seem to be the cause of his absence with Carl Crawford remaining in the lineup while Adrian Gonzalez (back) returns, forcing Van Slyke to the bench despite playing Sunday.

Van Slyke (hand) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Van Slyke has been sidelined for each of the past three games because of the issue, but he'll make his return to the lineup at first base Sunday. He'll bat sixth in his return.

Van Slyke (hand) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will miss out on yet another start against a left-hander as a result of the hand injury, which first came to light Tuesday. Van Slyke clearly has value as a platoon/bench bat, likely enough to earn him a spot on the team's postseason roster, but he'll need to get healthy first.

Van Slyke (hand) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The hand injury came at a pretty poor time for Van Slyke, as the Dodgers have faced three straight lefties (including Friday) and Van Slyke probably would have been in there for all three games if healthy. Manager Don Mattingly will go with an outfield consisting of Justin Ruggiano, Joc Pederson and Chris Heisey against Jeff Locke on Friday.