US EditionDodgers ‘likely’ to stretch Ben Casparius out as interim starter
- On Wednesday in San Diego, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced plans to stretch Ben Casparius out as an interim starter due to rotation challenges.
- This move follows injuries to key starters including Tony Gonsolin's elbow issue and Freddie Freeman's quad and ankle problems, limiting lineup options.
- Casparius, who has a 2.93 ERA and previously served as a starter, took the mound on Wednesday and has demonstrated his value by pitching more than one inning in the majority of his initial 21 outings this season.
- Roberts mentioned that it is quite possible Casparius will continue as a starter, noting that the team is working through this phase while waiting for other pitchers to recover and return to full health.
- Meanwhile, outfielder Teoscar Hernandez returned from a two-week groin injury but remains in a slump, batting.171 in 20 games, and Roberts retained him in right field while lowering his lineup spot.
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Dodgers planning role change for Ben Casparius in reversal from prior stance
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had to creatively manage their pitching staff this season as a result of the mountain of injuries so far this season. The Dodgers have 14 total pitchers currently on the injured list, though did just welcome back Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech last weekend. However, the starting rotation remains in a bad spot after Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day IL the same day Yates and Kopech were activated. A lack of healt…
Dodgers Moving Ben Casparius To Starting Rotation
After a dominant start to the season as a reliever, right-hander Ben Casparius is set to get an opportunity to prove himself as a starter with the Dodgers. Initially tabbed as an opener for a bullpen game against the Padres today, manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters (including Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic) before today’s game that Casparius could be stretched out further to operate as a starting pitcher while the club is short-staffed du…
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