Dodgers' Tommy Edman missing 2nd straight start with sore right ankle in series opener at Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, already struggling to overcome injuries to their pitching staff, were missing second baseman Tommy Edman in their starting lineup in Friday night's series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Edman, who ranks second on the team with eight home runs and 24 RBIs, hurt his right ankle in Tuesday night's 15-2 win against Miami. After missing Wednesday's game and having an off day Thursday, Edman still wasn't ready to start in the first of 10 straight road games.

Edman worked out before Friday night's game in what manager Dave Roberts said could be a key session.

“My expectation is he would be available to pinch hit,” Roberts said, adding he believes Edman's status is “a day to day thing.”

When asked whether the injured list is a possibility for Edman, Roberts said “Today could be telling.”

Miguel Sosa started at second base.

The Dodgers entered May with three starting pitchers on the injured list. Left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder inflammation) is with the team in Atlanta. Roberts said Snell is scheduled to start throwing when the team continues its trip at Miami next week.

The rotation also is without Tyler Glasnow (shoulder inflammation) and Clayton Kershaw (recovery from toe and knee surgery).

The Dodgers also have two key relief pitchers, Blake Treinen (forearm tightness) and Michael Kopech (shoulder impingement) on the injured list.

Roberts said Kopech is scheduled to begin an injury rehab assignment next week.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman, right, celebrates his two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman runs after hitting a walk-off single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman hits a two-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

The blast occurred as guests who had gathered to celebrate the couple were sleeping at the house, causing part of the house to collapse, according to the Islamabad police. Seven people were injured.

In a statement, police said the explosion occurred in a residential area in the heart of the city. A government administrator, Sahibzada Yousaf, said authorities were alerted about the blast early Sunday and officers are still investigating. He said some nearby homes were also damaged.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to a statement from his office. He directed health authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment and ordered a full investigation.

Many Pakistani households rely on liquefied petroleum gas cylinders because of low natural gas pressure, and such cylinders have been linked to deadly accidents caused by gas leaks. Police said investigations were ongoing.

Government officials survey the damage of a home caused by a gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ehsan Shahzad)