Shohei Ohtani spoke with reporters (including ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez and The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya) at the Dodgers FanFest event today, and provided something of an update on when he might make his return to a big league mound. Ohtani had a UCL-related surgery in September 2023 that kept him from pitching in 2024, and his recovery hit another snag when he had arthroscopic … [Read more...] about Dave Roberts Suggests Shohei Ohtani Will Return To Pitching In May
Dodgers Notes: Freeman, Glasnow, Rojas, Sheehan
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman led his team to the World Series championship in 2024, with series MVP honors to prove it. That postseason run came at the expense of his health, however, as he played through a bone bruise and sprain in his right ankle that eventually required him to undergo surgery in early December. At the time, the Dodgers suggested that Freeman would … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Freeman, Glasnow, Rojas, Sheehan
Dodgers GM: “Door Remains Open” For Reunion With Enrique Hernandez
When Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes spoke today at the club’s FanFest event, he addressed the ongoing free agency of fan favorite utility man Enrique Hernandez. As noted by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, Gomes noted that “the door remains open” for the club to bring Hernandez back into the fold for 2025. Gomes’s comments come shortly after reports surfaced of interest in Hernandez on … [Read more...] about Dodgers GM: “Door Remains Open” For Reunion With Enrique Hernandez
Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they’ve designated Ryan Brasier for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the signing of Kirby Yates to a $13MM free agent deal. Los Angeles still has five days to explore trade possibilities before they need to place Brasier on waivers. Waivers are a 48-hour process, so there’ll be official resolution on the DFA within a … [Read more...] about Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment
Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing Versus Angels
Outfielder Mickey Moniak won his arbitration hearing against the Angels, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He’ll be paid the $2MM sum at which he and his reps from Wasserman filed rather than the team’s $1.5MM submission. It’s the first trip through arbitration for Moniak, the No. 1 pick from the 2016 draft. He’s coming off a down showing in 2024 that saw him slash just … [Read more...] about Mickey Moniak Wins Arbitration Hearing Versus Angels