August 21st, 2012 at 3:42 pm 
by Ron Cervenka The Dodgers have reinstated right-handed pitcher Rubby De La Rosa from the 60-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra to Triple-A Albuquerque. Guerra appeared in 44 games for Los Angeles, posting a 2-3 record with eight saves and a 2.66 ERA (13 ER/44.0 IP).
De La Rosa, the Dodgers’ 2010 Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher of the Year, had been on the disabled list since undergoing Tommy John surgery on Aug. 9, 2011. In the minor leagues this season, the 23-year-old posted a 1-0 record and did not allow a run to score over 12.0 innings in stints with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and the Arizona League Dodgers. In 13 appearances (10 starts) with the Dodgers in 2011, the native of the Dominican Republic was 4-5 with a 3.71 ERA. De La Rosa will wear uniform number 41.
The number of players on the Dodger 40-man roster is now 40.
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This doesn’t surprise me although I did think Tolleson would be optioned. That may happen if Guerrier is reinstated. Javy has been better statistically than Jamey Wright and of course Brandon League. Wright has long relief potential, which I expect Rubby might. Would look bad to send League down.
I suppose Wright or League couldn’t be send down, would have to be DFAed.
Javy will be back up in September but probably not eligible for the post season.
I would guess this is the first move in starting to firm up the roster for the post season. Thirteen pitchers is unusual with our weak bench.
The big question: Does Jerry Sands get called up in time to be placed on the post season roster? Jerry had five hits last night, four RBI.
Guerra was wearing a sleeve in Atlanta, he may have a sore arm.
Good to have Rubby back. Look forward to his dominating hitters again.
This is not a time to be running shy on pitching. Hope Guerra can return for the push.
I actually expected Mattingly to bring in Rubby in the 4th inning last night, but the game was already over by then anyway.