The Los Angeles Dodgers provided clarity Tuesday on right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart’s recent departure from the clubhouse in street clothes, a sight that raised some questions among fans and insiders. According to manager Dave Roberts, Stewart is being placed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, explaining his absence from recent game action and practices.
Stewart, who was acquired at the trade deadline in exchange for outfielder James Outman, has made four appearances with the Dodgers this season, compiling a 4.91 ERA across 3.2 innings. Despite some uneven outings, Stewart’s track record as a durable and effective bullpen arm—highlighted by his strong 2.38 ERA with the Minnesota Twins prior to the trade—makes his injury a notable blow for the Dodgers’ pitching depth.
Meanwhile, right-handed pitcher Edgardo Henriquez is in Anaheim with the Dodgers ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Henriquez, a hard-throwing righty, made three scoreless appearances for the Dodgers in late July before being optioned to make room for left-hander Justin Wrobleski. Henriquez began the season on the injured list with a foot injury and is now expected to be given a second chance at the major league level, potentially filling some of the bullpen innings lost with Stewart sidelined.
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It remains unclear if Henriquez will directly take Stewart’s roster spot, but the Dodgers are clearly looking to stabilize their relief corps as injuries continue to affect the team. Stewart’s move to the IL joins a growing list of Dodgers players currently sidelined, including:
- Giovanny Gallegos (60-day IL, undisclosed)
- Matt Gorski (7-day IL, hand)
- Tommy Edman (10-day IL, sprained ankle)
- Kirby Yates (15-day IL, lower back pain)
- Hyeseong Kim (10-day IL, left shoulder bursitis)
- Tanner Scott (15-day IL, left elbow inflammation)
- Enrique Hernández (10-day IL, left elbow inflammation)
- Michael Kopech (60-day IL, right knee inflammation)
- Tony Gonsolin (60-day IL, right elbow discomfort)
- Roki Sasaki (60-day IL, right shoulder impingement)
- Evan Phillips (60-day IL, right forearm discomfort)
- Brusdar Graterol (60-day IL, recovering from right shoulder surgery)
- Michael Grove (60-day IL, recovering from right shoulder surgery)
- Kyle Hurt (60-day IL, recovering from Tommy John surgery)
- River Ryan (60-day IL, recovering from Tommy John surgery)
- Gavin Stone (60-day IL, recovering from right shoulder surgery)
The Dodgers’ depth and resilience will be tested in the coming weeks as they juggle multiple injuries across the roster. Stewart’s return timeline remains uncertain, but the team is hopeful that Henriquez and other arms in the bullpen will help fill the void as they push toward the postseason.
With Stewart now sidelined, all eyes will be on Henriquez and the Dodgers’ bullpen to maintain stability and effectiveness during this critical stretch.