Bud Norris’ injury Sunday adds urgency to Dodgers’ search for starting pitching

The Dodgers’ search for starting pitching took on additional urgency Sunday when Bud Norris left the game because of injury after getting just one out.

The Dodgers said Norris left the game because of “back muscle tightness.”

For now, the Dodgers have three healthy starting pitchers: Scott Kazmir, Kenta Maeda and Brandon McCarthy. The non-waiver trade deadline is Monday at 1 p.m. PDT.

They are engaged in talks with the Tampa Bay Rays about pitchers Chris Archer and Matt Moore. They also have had discussions with the Oakland Athletics about pitcher Rich Hill and with the Chicago White Sox about pitcher Chris Sale.

The Dodgers expect Brett Anderson to make two more minor league rehabilitation starts and rejoin the rotation thereafter. Rookie Ross Stripling, who made eight starts earlier this season, replaced Norris in the first inning on Sunday.

The Dodgers have used 12 starters already this season. They used 16 last season, the most in the majors.

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