Dodgers’ Ross Stripling reinstated from disabled list

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-hander Ross Stripling from the 10day disabled list and he will start Thursday night against the Colorado Rockies.

Stripling missed the last nine games with an inflamed right toe. The All-Star will be making his 17th start of the season. He has an 8-3 record with a 2.68 ERA.

To make room on the roster, the Dodgers optioned pitcher Pat Venditte to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 33-year-old Venditte allowed four runs over 4 1/3 innings in five appearances.

The NL-West leading Dodgers play four straight against Colorado, which entered the day trailing by three games.