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Los Angeles Dodger Starter Still Hoping to Return This Season but decide his fate with Orioles after….
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone hopes to start throwing next week in hopes of a return before season’s end, per Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic. This is in contrast to manager Dave Roberts‘ earlier statement a half hour before that Stone’s return “is unlikely” because the throwing program has been pushed back a week, due to shoulder soreness.
The right-hander has been on the 10-day injured list since September 6. The Dodgers are pessimistic about a return for Stone because of the limited number of games remaining on the calendar.
Stone, who made spot starts and appearances out of the bullpen for the Dodgers in 2023, had an ERA of 9.00 that season. However, Stone solidified a spot in the starting rotation in spring training this year. The right-hander made 25 starts with a more than respectable ERA of 3.53 in 14o 1/3 innings. Before getting injured, the hurler could be counted on to provide length and stability to a staff in flux.
Dodgers Pitcher Gavin Stone Hoping to Return This Season
Including Stone, every member of the Dodgers’ Opening Day starting rotation has visited the IL. Tyler Glasnow is out for the season while Yoshinobu Yamamoto has returned.
Since his arrival at the trade deadline, Jack Flaherty has given the Dodgers a much-needed boost. In addition, Walker Buehler may have found his stuff and his arm slot in time to help with a postseason run. The Dodgers need depth, so any good news is welcome at this point.
Left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who has been on the IL with a bone spur in his big toe, threw off a mound today. Kershaw’s bullpen session included 83 pitches. His return date for this season is uncertain but remains a possibility. There is no question that if either Stone or Kershaw were to return this year, it would be a shot in the arm for the Dodgers.
After having to wait a few hours before finally celebrating their second consecutive National League Central Division championship, the Milwaukee Brewers’ kept the champagne on ice a little bit longer after their walk-off victory over the Phillies Wednesday night at American Family Field. Not that anybody minded one bit. The additional delay was necessary as the Brewers wanted to wait for Hall of Fame broadcaster and franchise icon Bob Uecker to make his way down from his broadcast booth to the clubhouse. And once Mr. Baseball walked through the doors, well … it was time to let loose.
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