Joel Guzman

Injury Lands Kent on Disabled List - Los Angeles Times

Guzman pinch-hit last night in his 20o6/major league debut.

There is an interesting tidbit in this mornings LAT. It is reported that Guzman moved to 3B when it became apparent that Bill Mueller's injury would keep him out for an extended period of time.

To quote:

Once a highly touted shortstop, Guzman had also played left field and first base for the 51s before moving to third when it became apparent that Bill Mueller's balky right knee would sideline him longer than expected.

I do not recall seeing anything about Guzman moving to third, so perhaps this is why he was repeatedly passed over this year - he was learning yet another position on the fly.

If that is the case, then it is very possible that being passed over was not a signal of a fading prospect, but one that demonstrates Guzman to be very much in the immediate plans of the Dodgers.