The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Brock Stewart off the injured list on Wednesday, ahead of their series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. This isn’t some minor league shuffle either. It’s a move that shakes up their bullpen and signals some big plans brewing in LA.
Brock Stewart’s Return: A Roller Coaster Of Health
Stewart’s return is big for that bullpen, especially since he skipped any Triple-A rehab assignment at Oklahoma City or anywhere else. That’s a strong sign the Dodgers are confident he’s truly ready. When he’s actually on the mound, this guy has been legit for them, rocking a sweet 2.45 ERA and an even better 2.09 xERA over 14 appearances this season. He’s fanned 14 batters, walked only five, and even snagged a save in 14 2/3 innings. That’s efficiency, man! But you gotta admit, his health history has been a total headache. This is his third trip off the IL this year alone! He started the season missing the first 36 games rehabbing from shoulder surgery, then spent another 40 games on the shelf with bone spurs in his left foot. His last outing for the Dodgers was back on July 28, and yeah, that was against the Seattle Mariners.
Jonathan Hernández Is Out, And The Brewers Know How To Hit
To make space for Stewart, the Dodgers sent right-hander Jonathan Hernández packing, designating him for assignment. Can you believe it? This is the third time this season Hernández has gotten the DFA treatment! He hasn’t even pitched since Saturday, when he came in for three scoreless innings to try and finish out a tough loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. But let’s be real: with his 5.68 ERA and a 4.33 xERA across 16 games and 25 1/3 innings, where he chalked up 22 strikeouts but also 13 walks, he wasn’t cutting it consistently. And speaking of the Brewers, talk about a team that can dish out some pain. The Seattle Mariners themselves suffered a brutal 22-0 shellacking to Milwaukee. You hate to see it. Ouch.
The Clear Path For Tyler Glasnow
This DFA for Hernández means the Dodgers now have a wide open 40-man roster spot. And that, my friends, is the real reason this move has everyone talking. Tyler Glasnow, who’s been chilling on the 60-day injured list, is expected to make his grand return to the rotation next week. All eyes are on his rehab start with Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. If that goes smoothly, that open spot is his and he’ll be activated off the 60-day IL. Getting a guy like Glasnow back into that rotation could be absolutely massive for LA as they push through the late season. It shows they’re not messing around, getting their top-tier pieces aligned for what’s ahead. This is a team that knows what it wants.
So, the Dodgers are patching up their bullpen with Stewart and clearing the deck for Glasnow. Keep an eye on that rehab start in Oklahoma City. If Glasnow’s healthy, LA’s rotation is about to get a serious boost. It’s gonna be wild!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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