It seems unreal that the Dodgers have an absurd number of pitcher injuries, but that area has become their Achilles' heel.

On Sunday, the Dodgers announced that right-handed relief pitcher Luis Garcia has been placed on the 15-day IL, bringing their active tally to a stunning 15 pitchers currently on the shelf.

Second place in the National League West -- and possibly first place by the end of the series -- will be on the line when the ...