5 Los Angeles Dodgers September Call-Ups Who Will Impact 2015 MLB Playoff Race

By Nick Vorholt

5 September Call-Ups for the Los Angeles Dodgers Who Will Impact the National League Pennant Race

Los Angeles Dodgers — The Los Angeles Dodgers are a team built to win now. They have been the favorites to win the pennant all year, but don’t have a chance to catch the St. Louis Cardinals for the top seed. With the San Francisco Giants breathing down the Dodgers' neck, here are five call-ups who could make all the difference in whether they can hold on to the National League West.

5. Ian Thomas

Ian Thomas Los Angeles Dodgers

5. Ian Thomas

Ian Thomas Los Angeles Dodgers — Ian Thomas is a swing man, switching between starting and relieving. His role would be similar to Joe Wieland’s this September, a lefty specialist who could throw longer in low-leverage situation to save the other arms.

4. Joe Wieland

Joe Wieland Los Angeles Dodgers

4. Joe Wieland

Joe Wieland — Joe Wieland is a classic September call-up. In the minors, he has been a starter, but that’s not where he fits in with the big league club. He’s a relief pitcher from the right side who you want to use only against righties.

3. Mike Bolsinger

Mike Bolsinger Los Angeles Dodgers

3. Mike Bolsinger

Mike Bolsinger Los Angeles Dodgers — Mike Bolsinger got a cup of coffee earlier this year as a fill-in starter and was steady. Filling in a few more times would be helpful. Just having his arm around for emergency long relief would be a much-needed boost.

2. Scott Schebler

Scott Schebler Los Angeles Dodgers

2. Scott Schebler

Scott Schebler Los Angeles Dodgers — Scott Schebler played in one game in June, getting one single after three at-bats. He has shown decent (not great) power. He’s the kind of player you want to have as an extra pinch-hitter in September. With the injuries in the OF, Schebler could be a difference-maker down the stretch.

1. Zach Lee

Zach Lee Los Angeles Dodgers

1. Zach Lee

Zach Lee Los Angeles Dodgers — Zach Lee is a starting pitcher who would be an emergency option in September. He would only see playing time in a blowout or if a starter got injured early. He should get called up, but might never make it into a game. If he did make it into a game for an injured pitcher, it might be the most important game of his life. Of all the call-ups, he can go the longest.

Nick Vorholt is a writer covering the Cincinnati Reds and MLB for www.RantSports.com

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