Chris Withrow leaves team for child's birth

Dodgers pitcher Chris Withrow has left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first child, MLB.com reports.

Withrow is in the running for a spot on the team's post-season roster after going 3-0 with a 3.03 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38:9 K:BB ratio in 29 2/3 innings over 23 appearances during his rookie season. The righty also went 4-0 with a 1.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB ratio in 26 1/3 Triple-A innings earlier this season.