Crawford tore an oblique muscle in Monday’s game against the Giants. He was seen wincing in pain after sliding into third base on a triple in the second inning.
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The 33-year-old is hitting .245/.260/.408 with one homer and three RBIs in 15 games for the NL West-leading Dodgers (12-7).
Crawford joins fellow outfielder Yasiel Puig on the disabled list. LA also has pitchers Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder), Brandon McCarthy (elbow), Kenley Jansen (foot) and Joel Peralta (dead arm) dealing with injuries. McCarthy is out for the season.
Hot-hitting Alex Guerrero will start in left field while Crawford recovers. Guerrero, 28, is batting .500/.500/1.273 with five home runs in just 24 plate appearances.
