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Although he started a game in the World Series last year, and was 4-1 with a 2.86 ERA this season, the Dodgers had not committed to giving the right-hander the ball every fifth or sixth day until this week.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced more pitching injuries than any other team in baseball this season. The starting rotation is starting to look the Island of Misfit Toys, and it can change at a moment's notice.
Dodgers Set to Receive Major Rotation Boost After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A day after All-Star Tyler Glasnow pitched a “very promising” simulated game, the Los Angeles Dodgers are anticipating the return of another top arm to their starting rotation.
The 37-year-old pitcher praised the Dodgers organization for accommodating his family over the last 18 seasons, a group that is set to grow by one.
Roberts gave an update recently that Sasaki has been in the weight room getting stronger, but has been unable to throw any real pitches in the last several weeks. Truly a bad break for the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff, who have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are predicted to add both starting pitching and bullpen depth amid their injuries at the MLB trade deadline.
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Dodgers Way on MSNDodgers' optimism for injured starters could be the kiss of death at trade deadlineThe Dodgers are eternally optimistic when it comes to injuries, even if fans find it very hard to buy. Best case scenario, they get all of Snell, Glasnow, Sasaki, and Ohtani back and looking good in the two weeks between the All-Star break and the deadline, but what if they don't?
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has become extremely frustrated by the lack of progression during the rehab process for his shoulder injury.