The Dodgers' bullpen has shouldered a heavy workload through the first month and change, and the group lost one of its in-season reinforcements when right-hander Evan Phillips was placed on the 15-day

Despite Tuesday night's extra-innings loss in the second game of three against the Miami Marlins, the Dodgers have posted the best record in baseball through 36 games. They've managed it while having a lenthy injured list – one that has key players like Tommy Edman (ankle) and Teoscar Hernandez (abductor strain) joining it within the last eight days.

Although he has made only two appearances at the big league level this year, Wednesday will mark Sauer's sixth day on the Dodgers' active roster.