The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar for the rest of the 2022 MLB season.
Last week, Pillar was injured against the Pittsburgh Pirates, sustaining a fractured left shoulder. On Sunday, manager Dave Roberts announced Pillar would undergo surgery, likely ending his season.
Dave Roberts said Kevin Pillar, on the injured list with a fractured left shoulder, will get surgery Tuesday that "for all intents and purposes will end his season."
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) June 5, 2022
It's a tough break for Pillar, who had just joined the Dodgers' major league club after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 28.
I’m back! I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was a little kid driving down the 101 to Dodger stadium. Last couple months have been a journey but ultimately found my way home! #818 https://t.co/ccS96fGV9e
— Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4) May 28, 2022
"I worked really hard to put myself in a position to be here," Pillar told the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. "It was the place I ultimately wanted to be. It's something I dreamed of since I was a little kid, to put this uniform on and contribute.
"On a lot of different levels, it's very, very disappointing," Pillar continued. "It's very sad, frustrating. But also nothing I can do about it."
Pillar played in only four games for the Dodgers this season, going 1-for-12 with a double, a walk and four strikeouts.
Last season playing for the New York Mets, Pillar slashed .231/.277/.415 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs in 124 games.
The Dodgers inked Pillar to a one-year, $2.5 million contract ahead of the 2022 season.
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