Dodgers Place All-Star Starting Pitcher on IL
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their All-Star pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the injured list due to left forearm inflammation. They called up pitcher Kyle Hurt from Triple-A to replace him, and expect another pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, to return later in August.Key Facts
- Justin Wrobleski was placed on the 15-day injured list for left forearm inflammation.
- Kyle Hurt, a right-handed pitcher from Triple-A, was called up to the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers are currently playing against the Milwaukee Brewers and will face the Colorado Rockies next.
- Tyler Glasnow is expected to return to the Dodgers by the end of August after rehab starts in Triple-A.
- Wrobleski had a strong season with a 3.56 earned run average (ERA), ranking 17th in the National League.
- He achieved 100 strikeouts for the first time in his career recently.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wrobleski might pitch from the bullpen in the postseason like last year.
- Wrobleski had previously moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation this season and made his first All-Star appearance.
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