Sunday, July 19, 2009

Jason Schmidt to start for Dodgers for first time since shoulder surgery in 2007

Jason Schmidt to start for Dodgers for first time since shoulder surgery in 2007

Schmidt

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced before Saturday's win over the Astros that right-hander Jason Schmidt, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July 16, 2007, will be activated from the 60-day disabled list on Monday night to start against Cincinnati.

The Dodgers have used 18 different starting pitchers since Schmidt, a three-time All-Star, was shut down because of shoulder problems that required surgery.

Schmidt, 36, has been in the league for 13 years. He has a career record 128-94 record with a 3.94 ERA.

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