LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City. He will be added to the 26-man roster, replacing infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry, who was traded to Chicago this morning.
Outman, 25, joins the Dodgers for the first time in his career after having his contract selected November 19, 2021. The Sacramento native began his season with Double-A Tulsa, hitting .295 (77-for-261) with 17 doubles, 16 homers and 45 RBI. He was promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on June 29 and he has appeared in 22 games for the OKC, hitting .225 (18-for-80) with five homers and 24 RBI. In four minor league seasons with the Dodgers, he is a combined .256 hitter with 69 homers and 212 RBI. Last season, he was an Arizona Fall League All-Star, slashing .284/.422/.552 with three homers and 11 RBI in 24 games for the Glendale Desert Dogs. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 First Year Player Draft out of Sacramento State University.
