News: Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo, who returned from elbow problems to take Takashi Saito's spot on the roster for the NLCS, pitched an effective 1-2-3 inning in Game 1 against the Phillies and played catch during batting practice before Game 2 Friday. Manager Joe Torre initially said he would not use Kuo on consecutive days to protect the left elbow but backed off that position and said he would check with the left-hander after batting practice. "I'm not anticipating using him back-to-back, but there are no restrictions on him," said Torre, who said Kuo's breaking pitches were sharper than he expected.

Analysis: Kuo is one of the most valuable middle relievers in Rotisserie play, so you'll want to keep an eye on his condition. Still, unless the Dodgers move him to the rotation, don't expect to draft him in Fantasy next season

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Joe Beimel will become the primary left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen if RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) is unable to pitch on consecutive days.

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo pitched a perfect eighth inning in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9.

The Press-Enterprise’s Diamond Leung reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo likely won’t be used in a pressure situation for his first appearance in the NLCS, according to Dodgers manager Joe Torre. Kuo (elbow) hasn’t pitched in about a month due to elbow inflammation.

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Hong-Chih Kuo will be the primary left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen in the NLCS. However, he will only be used for one inning at a time and is unlikely to pitch on consecutive days.

Updating previous reports, Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers CL Takashi Saito could not convince the team that he had fixed his mechanics in a recent bullpen session Wednesday, Oct. 8. The team opted to go with P Hong-Chih Kuo on the NLCS roster instead of Saito.

The Sports Network reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (triceps) was added to the NLCS roster.

Hong-Chih Kuo has made the Dodgers' NLCS roster, according to the LA Times.Kuo was left off the NLDS roster against Chicago while dealing with a sore elbow, but manager Joe Torre decided he was fit for duty in the NLDS against Philadelphia. Kuo enjoyed a strong regular season with the Dodgers, as he held a 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 80 innings.

Updating previous reports, Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers appear ready to add P Hong-Chih Kuo to the team's NLCS roster, according to manager Joe Torre.

L.A. reliever Hong-Chih Kuo threw a simulated inning on Tuesday, and came away from the session pain-free, according to MLB.com. "His command was much better than I anticipated," Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said.Kuo should be available now for the NLCS. He has been battling pain in his triceps, but the matter seems to be resolved after his second pain-free outing in three days.

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Hong-Chih Kuo (triceps) threw a simulated inning Tuesday, Oct. 7. He threw 19 pitches and did not experience discomfort in his triceps. The team will wait to see how Kuo feels Wednesday, Oct. 8, before activating him for the NLCS. If he becomes available, the team plans to use him for no more than one inning and likely not on straight days.

The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Oct. 5, and will throw a simulated inning Tuesday. He could be added to the NLCS roster.

Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo may be in the team's bullpen for the NLCS after missing the NLDS due to elbow pain, according to the L.A. Times.Kuo threw 30 pitches in a simulated game on Sunday, and everything went well. He'd certainly be an asset to the Dodgers, and had a great season, striking out 96 in 80 innings and sporting a WHIP of 1.01.

News: Dodgers manager Joe Torre said left-handed reliever Hong-Chih Kuo (5-3 with a 2.14 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 80 innings) is a possibility to join the roster for the NLCS against the Phillies. Kuo wasn't available in the first round because of a circulation problem. Torre watched Kuo throw off the mound Sunday and said he looked good. Kuo will throw again Tuesday or Wednesday, when the Dodgers work out in Philadelphia.

Analysis: Kuo is one of the most valuable middle relievers in Rotisserie play, so you'll want to keep an eye on his condition. Still, unless the Dodgers move him to the rotation, don't expect to draft him in Fantasy next season

Michael Schwartz, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Hong-Chih Kuo (triceps) threw on flat ground Friday, Oct. 3, and felt fine. His mound session has been pushed back to Sunday, Oct. 5. Kuo could be added to the team's roster for the NLCS if they advance.

Hong-Chih Kuo underwent a heart exam in an attempt to determine why his fingers went numb and turned red while warming up Saturday, according to the LA Times.He tested negative for blood clots. As previously stated, he will not pitch in the NLDS against Chicago, and will be missed as he held a 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 80 innings in the regular season.