Banda is opening Sunday's game against the Rockies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Banda (hand) threw a bullpen session Thursday and is scheduled to throw another one over the weekend, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Banda (hand) has started to play catch at the Dodgers' spring training complex in Arizona, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Banda allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rays.

Banda will start Thursday's game against the Phillies, SportsNet LA reports.

Banda issued one walk and struck out two batters over one scoreless frame in Saturday's extra-innings victory against San Francisco.

Banda (1-0) earned the win over Cincinnati on Sunday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

The Dodgers selected Banda's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Banda is being traded to the Dodgers for cash considerations.

Banda signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.