RHP Brandon McCarthy (finger) pitched a rehab game with Double-A Tulsa on Friday night. McCarthy tossed six innings for the Drillers in a Texas League playoff game, allowing two runs on five hits with no walks and two strikeouts on 71 pitches. It was McCarthy's fourth minor league rehab start in the past three weeks. He is eligible to re-join the Dodgers next week.

RHP Brandon McCarthy made a rehab appearance for Class A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes during its California League playoff game against Lancaster. McCarthy gave up three runs and seven hits in five innings. He has been on the disabled list since July 24 with blister issues on his right hand.

RHP Brandon McCarthy (blister on right third finger) was transferred from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day DL. McCarthy is 6-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 16 starts this season.

RHP Brandon McCarthy (blister) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to make a rehab start at Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday or Sunday, manager Dave Roberts said. "It was a little bit inconsistent early and the last 25 pitches were pretty good," manager Dave Roberts said of the side session. "Trying to work on his cadence and the rhythm of the delivery. As it kept going on, it kept getting better." Roberts said McCarthy could be used a spot starter down the stretch if needed. "We expect him to pitch well," Roberts said. "Once that happens, we have to make a decision what role and where he fits in. There are a lot of things Mac can do when he's right." McCarthy is 6-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 16 starts this season.

RHP Brandon McCarthy, on the disabled list because since July 24 of blister issues, threw 39 pitches over three scoreless innings in a rehab start for Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Manager Dave Roberts said McCarthy will need at least one more rehab start next week at either Double-A Tulsa or Triple-A Oklahoma City.

RHP Brandon McCarthy (blister) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. McCarthy was pulled from his last start because of the blister issue and his bullpen session Sunday warranted the stint on the disabled list.

RHP Brandon McCarthy was put (blister) on the 10-day DL by the Dodgers on Monday.

RHP Brandon McCarthy (blister) will miss his next start and go on the disabled list. McCarthy was pulled from his last start because of the blister issue and his bullpen session Sunday warranted the stint on the disabled list. Right-hander Kenta Maeda will make the spot start?Tuesday against Minnesota.

RHP Brandon McCarthy (blister) is expected to throw a bullpen session either Sunday or Monday and make his next start Tuesday. McCarthy was pulled from his last start after allowing six earned runs in four innings.

RHP Brandon McCarthy earned a no-decision against the Marlins on Friday. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two walks and four runs. Before this game, McCarthy had been very successful in two starts against Miami, going 2-0 with a 0.60 ERA.

RHP Brandon McCarthy was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of starting Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. McCarthy, who missed 11 games with right knee tendinitis, last pitched on June 25 against the Colorado Rockies in a wild three-inning effort that included two walks and three wild pitches in the second inning. He allowed five runs on four hits and did not factor in the decision in the Dodgers' 12-6 victory.

RHP Brandon McCarthy is expected to start Saturday against the visiting Kansas City Royals after he pitched well in a simulated game for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday. McCarthy (6-3, 3.25 ERA) made his last start for the Dodgers on June 25 before heading to the 10-day DL with right knee tendinitis.

RHP Brandon McCarthy was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation, a day after throwing just three innings and throwing three wild pitches against the Rockies. "There was a flare-up with his knee that he's been dealing with," manager Dave Roberts said. ``He's dealt with it all year."

RHP Brandon McCarthy had a solid outing although he was overshadowed by the Dodgers' offensive show. McCarthy worked six scoreless innings and limited the Mets to four hits. McCarthy (6-3) struck out four, walked one and hit a batter

RHP Brandon McCarthy pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits, but was disappointed in how he threw. "Luck," McCarthy said. "I couldn't strike anyone out, I couldn't command my pitches. I felt like 10 pitches worked all night. I couldn't execute my pitches, but fortunately they hit 'em at people." McCarthy walked two and did not strikeout a batter. It was the first time McCarthy failed to get a strikeout in a start since Aug. 7, 2016, against Boston.

RHP Brandon McCarthy delivered a solid effort Tuesday but came up short. McCarthy (5-3) allowed two runs on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks in seven innings. "I'm still really frustrated about the run in the first and making some really bad mental errors there and letting that run score, but from that point on I felt like the quality was pretty good and I made the pitches I needed to make," said McCarthy, who is 3-1 with a 2.83 ERA at home this season.

RHP Brandon McCarthy reported no issues with his blister on his finger after throwing a bullpen session Sunday and said he expects to take the ball Tuesday when his Dodgers face the Nationals. "We're encouraged," manager Dave Roberts said. "We expect him to make his start (on Tuesday)."

RHP Brandon McCarthy lasted only four innings Thursday before being pinch hit for after manager Dave Roberts discovered he had a blister. McCarthy gave up seven hits and two runs, walking one and striking out six. His big mistake was hanging a 2-2 curve to a good-hitting pitcher, Adam Wainwright, who tattooed it over the wall for a two-run homer in the second that decided the game.

RHP Brandon McCarthy gets the call Thursday when Los Angeles wraps up its four-game series in St. Louis with a getaway day game. McCarthy threw six shutout innings Saturday in a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs, giving up just two hits and a walk while fanning six. He's 0-0 in three career starts against the Cardinals with a 4.15 ERA, taking a no-decision last year in a 4-3, 16-inning loss on July 22.

RHP Brandon McCarthy pitched well Saturday despite suffering from slight tendinitis in his right knee. Manager Dave Roberts and team trainers chatted with him on the mound in the fifth Saturday before letting him continue. He finished six sharp innings, and just 79 pitches, then left to get a precautionary MRI on the knee. He's currently expected to make his next start in St. Louis pending an examination. "It's been kind of lingering,'' manager Dave Roberts said. "It was an easy decision to not push him after six Saturday."