Should we be concerned yet about Justin Turner’s lack of production?
-- @man_tenth

For historical perspective, Justin Turner hit one home run over the first six weeks of the 2017 season. He finished that year with 21 homers. Zero homers, eight RBIs (five in one game) and a .658 OPS is not a great look. And he’s never been 34 years old before. Turner still deserves the benefit of the doubt. His tendency is to play in pain, silently, so it wouldn’t be a shock if, for example, he’s still somewhat limited by the left ankle-hamstring discomfort he experienced on April 15. Since then, he’s 1-for-14 with five strikeouts and five walks.

How many games does Cody Bellinger need to play in right field to qualify for a National League Gold Glove Award?
-- Dawnne l.

Here are the criteria for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, as set forth by the presenting sponsor:

"All pitchers must have pitched in at least 142 innings by his team’s 142nd game; A catcher must have played in at least half of his team’s games by his team’s 142nd game (a minimum of 71 games); All infielders and outfielders must have played in the field for at least 713 total innings through his team’s 142nd game: this equates to playing in the field for approximately 7.5 innings per game in approximately 67% of his team’s games by his team’s 142nd game; this ensures that only full-time players are considered. All infielders and outfielders with at least 713 total innings played qualify at the specific position where he played the most innings (i.e. where his manager utilized him the most)."

However, the award is not based solely on fielding metrics and statistics, nor does it factor offensive production. Only the manager and his coaching staff on each Major League Baseball team vote, and they cannot vote for their own players and can only vote for players in their own league.

Free agent Dallas Keuchel looks like a good fit with our rotation. Why not pick him up?
-- Joe C., Abington, Mass.

If the Dodgers have extra anything, it’s starting pitching. They’ve got so much that Ross Stripling figures to join Julio Urías in the bullpen now that Rich Hill is on the verge of following Clayton Kershaw and Hyun-Jin Ryu off the injured list.

Will Urias fill the Josh Hader role for the Dodgers?
-- Chucky

That’s aiming high, but why not? Josh Hader might be the best reliever in the game today. He’s two years older and has proven more durable than Urias, who blew out his shoulder two years ago. Hader also has the advantage of knowing he’s a reliever and perfecting the role, while Urias has been shuffled back and forth between starting and relieving.

The Dodgers view Urias as all things pitching -- starter, short reliever, long reliever. Like Hader, Urias can pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen. But the primary purpose for putting Urias in the 'pen at this point in the season is to save innings so he will be available if Los Angeles needs a starter later in the season. It just turns out that, for now, he might be needed in the bullpen more, anyway.

How is Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman going to address the bullpen?
-- Matt D., Sparks, Nev.

The Dodgers’ bullpen should improve simply with the addition of Urias and Stripling now that Hill is on the verge of returning. It’s a little unfair to judge the 'pen’s erratic performance considering that injuries to Hill, Ryu and Kershaw created a domino effect that weakened the relief corps. The critical concerns are closer Kenley Jansen and setup man Joe Kelly, but so far, the offense has out-hit the bullpen’s mistakes. If history is a guide, the club will make do with what it has until midseason, then it will target under-the-radar arms for which to trade.