Because the playoffs are across the nook, the Dodgers are getting extra reinforcements within the bullpen as a starter will convert to a reliever.

Pitcher Michael Grove is near coming again to the staff after hitting the injured listing final month. His final begin towards the Padres was reduce brief on August fifth after he suffered proper lat tightness.

Grove was trending in the suitable course in that begin towards San Diego. He had 4 strikeouts in 1.1 innings pitched and has tossed 20 strikeouts in his final 12 innings.

Dave Roberts gave an replace on Grove’s situation throughout media availability on Saturday.

“Michael threw nicely a pair days in the past, I believe it was. He stated he felt general type of regular soreness. So he’ll go to OKC after which, hopefully, we’ll get him again in the course of the collection in Washington subsequent weekend.”

By way of Orange County Register

Roberts additionally confirmed that Grove might be popping out of the bullpen when he comes again to the staff.

He does have some expertise not beginning video games as he has are available for reduction 4 instances in his profession.

Grove has struggled popping out of the bullpen within the few instances he has completed it. He has a 7.62 ERA and a 9/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Grove is one in all many rookies to begin a recreation for the Dodgers this season. Regardless of entering into some video games final yr, the 26-year-old has saved his rookie eligibility.

In his profession, Grove has not put up good numbers. By way of 22 video games, he has a 5.98 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP.

The Dodgers bullpen has had its struggles this season however is without doubt one of the greatest within the league over the previous month. Grove will hopefully be an excellent addition to a bullpen that’s arrange for achievement within the playoffs.

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