The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active in managing their roster as they prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. On August 25, the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle Hurt and placed left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the injured list due to left forearm inflammation, according to Dodgers Press Releases. Hurt, who has been with the Dodgers for three seasons, has a 4.46 ERA this season with 46 strikeouts in 38.1 innings. Wrobleski, who pitched six innings allowing four runs in his last appearance, is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA this season.
In another roster move, the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan and placed Edwin Díaz on the injured list with neck inflammation, as reported by Dodgers Press Releases. Sheehan, who has made 20 starts this season, returns with a 4.40 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 95.1 innings. Díaz, a veteran with a career 3.06 ERA, has struggled this season with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games.
Additionally, the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase and optioned Emmet Sheehan, according to Dodgers Press Releases. Gervase has appeared in 31 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City with a 4.86 ERA and has made four appearances for the Dodgers this season, posting a 2.35 ERA.
On the business front, the Dodgers announced a multi-year partnership with Kalshi, a federally regulated trading exchange, as their Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner. This partnership will feature Kalshi-branded LED signage around Dodger Stadium and exclusive fan offers through the Kalshi app, as detailed in Dodgers Press Releases.
Meanwhile, LAFC2 extended their home unbeaten streak to twelve matches with a 2-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Titan Stadium, as reported by LAFC2 News. Sebastian Nava and Emir Ponciano scored for LAFC2, who now hold fifth place in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference standings with 41 points from 23 matches.
In other Dodgers news, the team activated right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow from the injured list, marking his first Major League appearance since May 6 due to lower back spasms, as noted in Dodgers Press Releases. Glasnow, who has a 2.72 ERA in seven games this season, is expected to bolster the Dodgers' pitching rotation as they push toward the playoffs.
These roster changes and strategic partnerships underscore the Dodgers' commitment to maintaining a competitive edge both on and off the field as they approach the critical final weeks of the season.