Latos was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Latos was moved to the bullpen after struggling since the trade to Los Angeles, and now he has lost his spot on the 40-man roster. It's possible that another team will claim him, but if not, he will likely have the option to elect free agency or accept an assignment to the minors.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos, who was acquired at the trade deadline to improve the back of the rotation, was designated for assignment Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos, who was acquired at the trade deadline to improve the back of the rotation, was designated for assignment Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Latos posted just one quality start in five outings after being traded by the Miami Marlins and was later moved to the bullpen. He had a neck injury that caused him to miss a start and was in part responsible for his demotion to the bullpen. He struggled as a starter, though, going 0-3 with a 6.66 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Pitcher Carlos Frias was activated from the 60-day disabled list to take Latos' spot on the 40-man roster. Frias has not pitched since June 30 due to tightness in his lower back. He is 5-5 record with 40 strikeouts over 14 appearances, 12 starts. He will pitch out of the bullpen.

Latos (neck) has been moved to the bullpen, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Latos has been dealing with a neck issue that scratched him from his regularly scheduled start Wednesday. It turns out he's now healthy (he was available for Saturday's game), but will be demoted to bullpen duties. The right-hander has logged just one quality start in five chances since heading to the Dodgers via trade. Barring an injury elsewhere in the rotation, the bullpen appears to be the plan for the 27-year-old moving forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos was moved to the bullpen Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos was moved to the bullpen Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Latos was scratched from his last start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels because of a neck injury, and while he is considered healthy enough to play, he will only pitch out of the bullpen. He has logged just one quality start in his five opportunities since being acquired from the Miami Marlins in a trade just before the deadline, and it appears he is unlikely to get another shot at starting unless there is an injury. Latos, who is due to make $3.5 million this year, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Between the Marlins and Dodgers, Latos is 4-9 with a 4.92 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 111.2 innings this season, his second consecutive year with fewer than 130 innings after pitching at least 184 in four consecutive years.

Latos was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday due to neck stiffness. Joe Wieland will get the start in Latos' place.

The nature of Latos' setback is not certain, but it will prevent him from taking the mound Wednesday night. It remains to be seen if the Dodgers will simply skip his start, or if he will still take the ball before the week is over.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday because of a neck injury, according to the team's official website.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday because of a neck injury, according to the team's official website. Latos experienced stiffness in his neck prior to Wednesday's start and it is unclear whether he will merely be pushed back in the rotation or skipped altogether.

Latos is expected to start Monday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Latos is in danger of being completely removed from the starting rotation and Monday's outing will likely dictate his value for the remainder of the season. If he performs poorly then Michael Bolsinger will have a chance to be an annual starter as the season draws to a close.

Latos' place in the Dodgers rotation isn't secure, Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reports.

When asked specifically about Latos after Thursday's latest poor effort, manager Don Mattingly had this to say: "I'm sure it's something we'll talk about". Look for Latos to be replaced by Mike Bolsinger should Bolsinger fare well in his spot start Friday.

Latos struggled on Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out three across four innings in a no-decision against the Padres.

Latos is by far the weak link in the Dodgers rotation right now and if he continues to pitch like this, his spot could be in jeopardy. The biggest concern is the length he's giving the Dodgers, as he has failed to pitch into the sixth inning in three of his four starts. Clearly Latos is losing the trust of fantasy owners and he's becoming hard to start even for streaming purposes. He'll look to bounce back against the Angels on Wednesday in his next start, if he is still in the rotation.

Latos pitched a five-inning simulated game Tuesday and remains on track to return to the rotation Saturday against the Cubs, David Vassegh of Dodger Talk reports.

Latos was shifted to the bullpen last week, enabling the Dodgers to employ a four-man rotation for a few turns. Latos struggled prior to the move, allowing 10 earned runs on 14 hits over his last 8.2 innings. He holds a 4.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP on the year.

Latos will head to the bullpen for the next 10-11 days, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

A couple of off days this week, and one next week, will allow the Dodgers to go with four starters a couple times through the rotation. Latos is the odd man out, with Alex Wood now tabbed to start Wednesday against the A's. It's not all that surprising, considering Latos has been knocked around for 11 runs in just 14.2 innings since joining Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos will work out of the bullpen for the next 10-11 days due to the team's pending off days over the next two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mat Latos will work out of the bullpen for the next 10-11 days due to the team's pending off days over the next two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times. With three days off over the next two weeks, the Dodgers will use a four-man rotation, and Latos is the odd man out after allowing 11 runs in 14.2 innings since joining the team via trade from the Miami Marlins.

Latos (4-9) was roughed up for five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits in 4.2 innings Thursday against the Reds. He struck out seven and walked one in the loss.

Latos is now 0-2 in three starts as a Dodger since being acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline. He's given up 11 earned runs in 14.2 innings and has failed to make it through the fifth inning in his past two starts. For the season, he has a 4.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 87:28 K:BB ratio in 103 innings. His next scheduled start will be Wednesday at Oakland.

Latos took the loss Saturday, getting roughed up for six runs on seven hits and a walk in four innings while failing to strike out a batter.

Acquired at the trade deadline to shore up the back of the Dodgers' rotation, Latos has instead seen his strikeouts suddenly vanish, as he's recorded just one punchout in two starts for LA. He's got a solid 80:27 K:BB ratio in 98.1 innings on the season, but he'll have a hard time improving on his 4.67 ERA if he doesn't miss more bats. Latos' next start is scheduled for Thursday, at home against the Reds.

Latos missed out on the win in his first official start with the Dodgers thanks to a porous bullpen, but he still pitched well, allowing one run on four hits and walk in a 5-3 victory over the Angels on Sunday.

He didn't allow an extra-base hit until the sixth inning, when Kole Calhoun doubled on an 0-2 pitch to lead off the inning. Calhoun came around to score after consecutive groundouts by Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, but that proved to be the only damage allowed by Latos, who induced another groundout by David Murphy to end the inning. He's recovered nicely from a knee injury that sidelined him till mid-June --- in 51.2 innings since returning from the DL, the 27-year-old has posted a 2.79 ERA with a 44:10 K:BB ratio.

Latos is expected to make his Dodgers debut Sunday against the Angels, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman said the team will meet Friday to finalize plans, presumably for both Latos and Alex Wood, but it sounds like Latos will get the nod opposite C.J. Wilson in Sunday's series finale. Latos has posted a 4.48 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season, but he's pitched well away from Marlins Park (2.44 ERA, .225 BAA on the road).

Latos has now been officially traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Latos was initially linked to a trade that sent just him and Mike Morse to the Dodgers, but that was put on held for what's now been revealed as a 13-player, three-team trade. He is indeed headed to the Dodgers with Mike Morse, but five other players will also join the club. Among them is the left-handed Alex Wood, and both Wood and Latos should slot into the back end of the Dodgers' starting rotation.

The Miami Marlins have traded pitcher Mat Latos to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Yahoo Sports.

The Miami Marlins have traded pitcher Mat Latos to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Yahoo Sports. Latos, who is 4-7 with a 4.48 ERA this season, will assume a role in the Dodgers' starting rotation.

The Marlins' trade with the Dodgers that would send Latos and Mike Morse to Los Angeles is on hold, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Latos and Morse weren't on the field to warm up with the rest of the Marlins on Wednesday but the deal is still not official, which has led to speculation that the Dodgers may have spotted something with the medicals. Latos has dealt with several lower-body issues this season and missed the end of last season with an elbow injury. There seems to be a good deal of confusion surrounding the situation.

Latos was traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Latos was sent along with Mike Morse to Los Angeles for three minor league pitchers according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. He will join a Dodgers team already sporting a strong rotation but in need of a fifth starter, and he'll also join a club that's scored 51 more runs so far this season, providing him with more opportunities to pick up wins.