Just a day after coming off the disabled list, Matt Kemp aggravated his left hamstring while scoring from first base against the Brewers on Wednesday night.
Kemp's stride slowed noticeably as he came around third base. He left the game immediately.
"I don't know what happened," the Dodgers center fielder said. "It's just kind of gave out. It's definitely frustrating, having just come back, and now I will be sitting out a while. ... I tried to hide it, but there really was no hiding this."
Kemp, who broke a bat over his knee in the dugout before heading to the clubhouse, will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury.
Via Tony Jackson/ESPN.com
Los Angeles Dodgers, Injury
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Bobby Abreu has been filling the role of veteran leader for the Dodgers this spring.
Abreu has hit .327 with seven RBIs, six extra-base hits and 11 runs in 21 games since joining the Dodgers on May 4.
The outfielder was released by the Angels on April 30 after hitting .208 to start the season.
"His name came up when we saw he got released," manager Don Mattingly said.
"It couldn't have been better timing for us. He kind of stepped in and all of a sudden we lose a few guys and Bobby has been playing a lot more than we really anticipated."
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The Dodgers are showing interest in Roy Oswalt, but team officials still believe the Rangers are leading the hunt for the right-hander.
Oswalt has worked out for other teams, but Texas has long been believed to be his preferred destination.
"I would be shocked if he doesn't go to Texas," a baseball official said. "A team is going to have to greatly outbid Texas to keep him from going there."
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The Dodgers watched Roy Oswalt throw last week in Starkville, Miss., according to a source.
Oswalt, who had previously auditioned for the Phillies, Red Sox and the Rangers, has given teams indications that Texas is his destination of choice.
The right-hander, 34, has a career record of 159-93 in 11 seasons with Houston and Philadelphia.
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May 29, 2012 10:37 AM EST
It is believed that Roy Halladay's shoulder situation has led the Phillies to consider signing Roy Oswalt, but they will have competition.
Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reported Monday night that the Dodgers have made an offer to the right-hander.
The Rangers, Red Sox and Orioles have also been linked to Oswalt.
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Dodgers May 2012 Archive
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Los Angeles Times | May 28, 2012
Don Mattingly says he is now willing to tell Matt Kemp when the center fielder needs to take a game off.
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Associated Press | May 26, 2012
Matt Kemp will begin what is expected to be a two-game rehabilitation stint at Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | May 23, 2012
Brad Lidge added that he could see Cole Hamels signing with the Dodgers if talks break down with Philadelphia.
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Associated Press | May 21, 2012
A driver was beaten in the Dodger Stadium parking lot after a weekend game and four people were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Los Angeles Daily News | May 21, 2012
Mark Ellis, who will miss six weeks of action with leg issues, faced amputation of the limb, according to Dodgers manager Don Mattingly.
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Tony Jackson/ESPN.com | May 20, 2012
Mark Ellis has been placed on the disabled list following emergency surgery to remove pressure on his left leg.
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Tony Jackson/ESPN.com | May 15, 2012
Matt Kemp played through a hamstring injury for more than a week, but has finally landed on the disabled list.
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Tony Jackson/ESPN.com | May 14, 2012
Matt Kemp doesn't want to go on the disabled list to allow his hamstring to heal completely.
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MLB.com | May 13, 2012
He will be granted his release on Sunday if he is not claimed off waivers.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | May 11, 2012
Los Angeles now has new ownership and Andre Ethier, a pending free agent, is open to remaining with the team.
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ESPN.com | May 8, 2012
Kenley Jansen will replace Javy Guerra as the Dodgers closer immediately.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | May 5, 2012
Bobby Abreu has a relationship with manager Don Mattingly from their time together with the Yankees.
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Associated Press | May 4, 2012
Bobby Abreu hit .208 in 24 at-bats before the Angels let him go last Friday.
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ESPN.com | May 3, 2012
The Angels released the 38-year-old outfielder on Friday after he got off to a slow start in a limited role.
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Associated Press | May 2, 2012
Magic Johnson, an NBA Hall of Famer, is the face of the team's ownership group.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | May 2, 2012
Andre Ethier, who had an issue with Frank McCourt, could receive a deal worth roughly $90 million over six years.
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Associated Press | May 1, 2012
The sale of the Dodgers to a group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson for $2 billion has been finalized.
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Associated Press | May 1, 2012
The sale of the Dodgers, which was expected to close on Monday, has been delayed.