Dodgers Bullpen Shakeup
Dodgers activate left-hander Kris Bubic and recall Bobby Miller amid bullpen changes.
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Ryan Ward’s production declined at Triple-A this season, with a .248/.349/.429 batting line and 18 home runs through Tuesday, compared with 36 homers the previous year. His roster spot also became more expendable after 21-year-old prospect Josue De Paula emerged as the Dodgers’ primary designated hitter.
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The Dodgers acquired Kris Bubic from Kansas City on Aug. 3 in exchange for minor-league pitcher Carlos Duran. Before joining Los Angeles, Bubic had made nine appearances for the Royals this season, going 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA.
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Michael Grove’s addition gives Atlanta a pitcher with both starting and relief experience: he made 20 major-league starts for the Dodgers from 2022 through 2024. He had also posted a 1.39 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 33 Triple-A innings for Durham this season.
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Joe Rock’s major-league results have included a 2.13 WHIP and an 11:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 10.1 innings, and his recall marked his first opportunity to appear for the Athletics since they claimed him off waivers.
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Bobby Miller was recalled after allowing five runs in 1.2 innings in his most recent outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He had made one earlier Dodgers appearance this month, allowing one run over three innings, and is expected to work in low-leverage situations.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-hander Kris Bubic after he threw 5.2 scoreless innings in a minor-league rehab assignment, with the former All-Star expected to work exclusively as a reliever Heavy. The move came as the team placed 24-year-old reliever Edgardo Henriquez on the 15-day injured list with low-back discomfort, ending his regular season after posting a 2.85 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 60 innings Sports Yahoo.
Los Angeles also recalled right-hander Bobby Miller for low-leverage work and designated first baseman-outfielder Ryan Ward for assignment Heavy. The Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A as part of the shuffle Sports Yahoo.
Bubic Arrives as Elbow Recovery Complete
Kris Bubic was acquired from Kansas City on August 3 in exchange for minor-league pitcher Carlos Duran Last Word on Sports. Before joining Los Angeles, Bubic made nine appearances for the Royals this season, posting a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA NY Post.
The former All-Star's activation from the injured list marks his first appearance for the Dodgers after recovering from elbow soreness NY Post. He will function strictly as a reliever rather than pitch multiple innings, giving Los Angeles another bullpen option down the stretch Last Word on Sports.
Ward Loses Roster Spot to Emerging Prospect
Ryan Ward's production declined sharply at Triple-A this season, batting .248 with a .349 on-base percentage and .429 slugging percentage through Tuesday Heavy. The first baseman-outfielder hit 18 home runs this year, a steep drop from 36 homers the previous season Heavy.
Ward's roster spot became expendable after 21-year-old prospect Josue De Paula emerged as the Dodgers' primary designated hitter Heavy. The designation for assignment marked the end of Ward's seven-year tenure with Los Angeles en.albat.com.
Miller Returns as Bullpen Depth for Dodgers
Right-hander Bobby Miller was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City after allowing five runs in 1.2 innings in his most recent outing Last Word on Sports. He made one earlier Dodgers appearance this month, allowing one run over three innings Last Word on Sports.
Miller is expected to work in low-leverage situations as the Dodgers strengthen their bullpen depth Last Word on Sports. His recall addresses the immediate gap created by Henriquez's injury Heavy.
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