Again facing a shortage of healthy starting pitchers, the Los Angeles Dodgers have moved Ben Casparius into their rotation for at least the time being, and are expected to activate Emmet Sheehan off the 60-day injured list this week. Sheehan has been with the Dodgers since Saturday and threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. “I think it’s a very high likelihood … [Read more...] about Emmet Sheehan Likely Joining Dodgers Rotation During Padres Series
Angels Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers
The Los Angeles Angels returned 2024 Rule 5 Draft pick Garrett McDaniels to the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers. McDaniels was among several Dodgers prospects who were picked by other teams in last year’s Rule 5 Draft. So too were Hyun-il Choi (Washington Nationals), Michael Hobbs (New York Mets), Orlando Ortiz Mayr (Miami Marlins) … [Read more...] about Angels Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Garrett McDaniels To Dodgers
José Ureña Elects Free Agency After Dodgers DFA
José Ureña elected to become a free agent rather than remain part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after he was designated for assignment. Ureña cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he rejected the Minor League assignment in favor of reaching free agency. Ureña had the option to do so because he previously had been DFA’d in his career, … [Read more...] about José Ureña Elects Free Agency After Dodgers DFA
Will Smith Replacing Teoscar Hernández In Cleanup Spot Of Dodgers Lineup
Teoscar Hernández was one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ most dangerous hitters in the early part of the 2025 season, batting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBI through his first 162 at-bats. But a left groin strain suffered against the Miami Marlins on May 5 put his season on hold and derailed Hernández’s momentum at the plate. Hernández spent two weeks on the 10-day … [Read more...] about Will Smith Replacing Teoscar Hernández In Cleanup Spot Of Dodgers Lineup
Kiké Hernández Not Surprised By Jackson Merrill Praising Cutter
The Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided game for the third time this season, and it resulted in Kiké Hernández making his third pitching appearance of the year. But whereas Hernández’s first two instances of pitching this season were the ninth inning of blowout wins, Tuesday night presented a different scenario as he entered in the sixth with … [Read more...] about Kiké Hernández Not Surprised By Jackson Merrill Praising Cutter