Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler appeared in his first game in 451 days, on a rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was followed by six scoreless innings by Gavin Stone. In Double-A Tulsa, Ben Casparius impressed on the mound as well.
Kolten Wong had hit and hit in three games in Triple-A. 18-year-old outfielders Kendall George and Josue De Paula thrived in Low-A. Also, injured Dodgers veteran pitchers Blake Treinen and Jimmy Nelson continued their minor league rehab with Oklahoma City.
Saturday Dodgers minor league highlights include Kyle Hurt striking out eight in four innings, Ryan Ward hitting a three-home run, and Austin Gauthier leading all of the minors in runs scored.
Ryan Pepiot went four strong innings in a rehab assignment in Triple-A. Miguel Vargas homered again for Oklahoma City. Jose Izarra reached base four times for Rancho Cucamongs. Dodgers second-round draft pick Jake Gelof hit his first professional home run.
Veteran pitcher Mike Montgomery, who signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers in June, struck out eight in five scoreless innings on Monday, two days after his 34th birthday.