Dodgers Tackle Pitching Injuries with Roster Move Ahead of Mets Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers have again adjusted their pitching plans after a new injury. Reliever Ben Casparius was placed on the injured list on Monday with a shoulder issue.
Blake Snell has already been sidelined by shoulder fatigue this season. The club is leaning on depth as it navigates more absences ahead of the upcoming Mets series.
Immediate roster move
The Dodgers made a roster move and promoted right-hander Kyle Hurt. The call-up is part of how the Dodgers tackle pitching injuries during a crowded stretch.
Hurt will join the bullpen as a multi-inning option. The organization hopes he can stabilize innings while starters get healthy.
Kyle Hurt: background and recent work
Hurt is a 27-year-old right-hander. He has 8 2/3 major-league innings and had not appeared in the majors in nearly two full years.
He underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2024. Since returning late last season, he logged 14 frames at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Prior role: viewed mostly as a starting pitcher before surgery.
- Current role: seen as a multi-inning reliever and spot starter.
- Triple-A strikeout rate: 26.5% since his return.
- Triple-A walk rate: 14.7% since his return.
- Spring training: 40% strikeout rate across 7 1/3 innings.
- Spring training walk rate: 6.7% in camp innings.
What the Dodgers expect
The club views Hurt as a high-upside arm with command concerns. If he can reduce walks, he could be a long-term bullpen piece.
Los Angeles has previously called on minor-league arms like Ryan Pepiot, Gavin Stone, and Emmet Sheehan. Justin Wrobleski and Ben Casparius are recent examples of multi-inning relievers who earned roles.
This roster move provides immediate depth for the bullpen. It also gives the Dodgers flexibility during the Mets series and beyond.
Filmogaz.com will track Hurt’s usage and the status of the pitching staff as the team moves through the schedule.
