The Dodgers are likely to promote outfielder before tomorrows series opener with the Blue Jays, reports . According to the MLB.com , L.A. optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City this evening. Thatll open the nece sary active roster spot, but theyll also need to make a 40-man move to select Deans contract. Itd be the first major league call for the 28-year-old Dean. A product of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina, Dean was a 17th-round pick by the Braves in 2018. He doesnt have huge power in a 58 frame, but hes a plus runner who can Luis Barrera Jersey play a good center field. Dean spent seven seasons in the Atlanta system without getting an MLB look. He qualified for minor league free agency last winter and signed a non-roster contract with the Dodgers. Dean has spent the entire season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hes hitting .274/.370/.426 with six homers while stealing 25 bases in 32 attempts. The righty batter has taken walks at a strong 12% rate while striking out 23% of the time. Hes chasing fewer pitches outside the strike zone and making a lot more contact than he did last season in the Atlanta system. Dean has logged over 500 innings in center field and added 136 frames in right. Ruiz had been the last position player on the roster as a speedster off the bench. Dean should provide a superior defensive option in a fifth outfielder role. Dermis Garcia Jersey