Dodgers C Yasmani Grandal (shoulder) expected back Thursday

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal likely will return to the lineup on Thursday, but is still dealing with a shoulder issue that will probably bother him for the remainder of the season, per the Los Angeles Times.

Grandal has missed the last four games with the injury, which occured when he was struck by a foul ball in his non-throwing shoulder.

"Hopefully, these days give him the best chance of being healthy, or getting as healthy he can be to get to the end of the year," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said.