What happened: Bubic is working through the final steps of his rehab after his latest outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. Los Angeles acquired him from the Kansas City Royals at the trade deadline, and he has been building back as a reliever late in the season.

Why it matters: That gives the Dodgers a possible left-handed option while the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the series 3-0. The move also follows Bubic's rehab assignment in Omaha as Los Angeles lines up the roster work needed for his return.

What to watch: Watch for Los Angeles to clear roster space and decide when Bubic is ready to rejoin the active group in Cincinnati.