Emmet Sheehan’s next start will be in the minor leagues.
The right-hander might be out of sight, but that doesn’t mean he will be out of mind.
His scheduled start Saturday for triple-A Oklahoma City in a Pacific Coast League playoff game is part of a design to prepare him to pitch for the Dodgers in October.
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Sheehan has pitched his way into consideration for a spot on the playoff roster.
His quote-unquote demotion came after he pitched 5 ⅓ scoreless innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sweep-sealing 3–1 victory over the San Francisco Giants Sunday.
The game was the third Sheehan pitched this month for the Dodgers. His numbers in those…
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