Dodgers' Breakout All-Star Making Quick Progress in Injury Recovery
Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski is recovering from a recent forearm injury and is preparing to face hitters again. Although he struggled after the All-Star Game, he was a strong player before his injury and could still help the team in a different pitching role.Key Facts
- Justin Wrobleski is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He was selected for the All-Star Game in July before his performance declined.
- Wrobleski allowed 20 runs in his last four starts before being placed on the injured list on August 16.
- Before his injury, he had a 2.69 earned run average (ERA) and 10 wins, the most on the Dodgers.
- After the injury, his ERA rose to 3.56 and home runs allowed increased from 8 to 19.
- The Dodgers recently got several pitchers back from injury, including Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell.
- Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, adding to the crowded Dodgers pitching rotation.
- Wrobleski may continue as a strong relief pitcher, a role he played during the Dodgers’ 2025 postseason World Series run.
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