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Once the Dodgers get healthier, his value as a multi-inning relief option will likely mean resuming his swingman role.

But he averaged just 5.34 strikeouts per nine innings, ranking No. 520, a few notches ahead of the less than legendary former Dodgers swingman Elmer Dessens.

In the meantime, the Dodgers will probably keep swingman Ben Casparius stretched out to pitch bulk innings every time the open spot in the rotation is up.

With Chicago swingman Colin Rea serving as the Cubs’ opener, the Dodgers got plenty of good pitches to hit early in their Sunday Night Baseball showdown.

That procession included Jack Dreyer, a left-hander making his MLB debut, Landon Knack, the breakout rookie from last season who served as a swingman this week before being optioned to the minors after Wednesday’s game, Kirby Yates, another marquee signing, and Alex Vesia, who earned the save in lieu of Scott or Treinen.