Dodgers Demote Pitcher, Announce Sudden Starting Pitching Change, Reveal Lineup vs Twins

Key Points:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Minnesota for a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, who have won seven of their last nine games, while the Dodgers have lost two straight but maintain a nine-game lead in the NL West.
• The Dodgers reinstated right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart from the injured list and optioned Chayce McDermott ahead of Monday's game; Stewart has pitched two shutout innings this season after recovering from injuries.
• Monday's pitching matchup features Dodgers' right-handed opener Will Klein with left-hander Eric Lauer expected to follow, while the Twins will start right-hander Zebby Matthews, who has a 4.78 ERA over seven starts.
• Eric Lauer, who struggled earlier in the season with the Blue Jays, has improved significantly with the Dodgers and addressed his previous comments about not liking pitching behind an opener, emphasizing his team-first attitude.
• The Dodgers' starting lineup includes Shohei Ohtani as DH and key players like Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts; the game will air on SportsNet LA and MLB app at 4:40 p.m. PT on June 22, with radio broadcasts available in English and Spanish.