Dodgers Injury Update: Yency Almonte Return For Potential NLCS 'Best-Case Scenario'

Yency Almonte has been on the 15-day injured list since August 12 due to an MCL sprain in his right knee suffered the night prior while attempting to seal a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old hoped to make a relatively quick return, but initially dealt with lingering trouble from the right knee injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested the National League Championship Series as a potential return timeline for Almonte. Almonte has had an up-and-down year as he is 3-2 with a 5.06 ERA, 4.60 FIP, 1.40 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine in 48 innings pitched across 49 appearances.