Justin

Wrobleski

Scott, who was away from the team last night, underwent a lower body abscess procedure, according to manager Dave Roberts. The roster move means that he’ll be ineligible to return prior to the World Series. Wrobleski will join the pen in his place. He had a 4.32 ERA and a 76/17 K/BB in 66 2/3 innings over two starts and 22 relief appearances this season.

As expected, Kershaw finds himself back in Los Angeles’ pitching plans to operate out of the bullpen to combat Philadelphia’s elite left sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper during the best-of-five series. Southpaw reliever Anthony Banda is also back on the roster as additional left-handed depth with Justin Wrobleski and Edgardo Hernandez left off.

On a night where the Dodgers used seven relievers, Wrobleski was the last one standing and was able to procure his second save of the season. The 25-year-old isn’t likely to see many more save chances in 2025. The word zero comes to mind, in fact.

Wrobleski provides Los Angeles with some additional long relief depth behind starter Dustin May for Sunday’s contest against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The 25-year-old southpa has compiled a pedestrian 4.50 ERA and 40/10 K/BB ratio across 40 innings (eight appearances, two starts) this season in the big leagues.

Wrobleski heads back to the minors after getting blasted for five runs – four earned – over 4 2/3 innings on Saturday in a bulk relief outing against the Astros. The 24-year-old lefty holds a respectable 4.50 ERA and 40/10 K/BB ratio across 40 innings (eight appearances, two starts) this season in the big leagues. He’ll operate in a swingman-type role in the second half when he gets another shot.

He struck out six, but he gave up seven hits, including a Yainer Diaz homer. With an off day Thursday, the Dodgers might send down Wrobleski through the All-Star break and get him some work in Triple-A. If not, he could again pitch in a bulk role Friday or Saturday.

Ohtani touched triple digits and reeled off a pair of scoreless innings last Saturday against the Royals in his second start of the year. It’ll be Justin Wrobleski making a bulk relief appearance following his outing. The 30-year-old two-way sensation won’t provide enough volume to make a significant impact for fantasy purposes in the pitching department, but he’s looked like a potential top-of-the-rotation starter in the brief glimpses we’ve gotten to see. It’s surreal to watch him continue excelling in two completely different skills at the absolute highest level in the entire sport.

Lou Trivino operated as the opener for the Dodgers on Sunday. He gave up one run on a pair of hits in the first inning. Wrobleski followed with six impressive shutout innings, scattering three hits and one walk while striking out six batters. The 24-year-old left-hander has allowed just four total runs over his last four outings. He holds a 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 34/9 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings. His next outing is scheduled to come next Sunday at home against the Astros.

Jack Dreyer drew the start as the opener for the Dodgers in Colorado on Tuesday. He gave up a run in the first inning on a base hit and a double. Wrobleski took over in the second and gave up two runs on five hits and two walks over five innings while collecting seven strikeouts on his way to a win. The 24-year-old left-hander ends the day with a 4.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and a 28/8 K/BB ratio across 29 1/3 innings. His next appearance is set to come Sunday in Kansas City against the Royals.

Justin Wrobleski is expected to be the bulk guy. He last pitched Wednesday, when he threw 74 pitches over five innings in relief. It’ll be Dreyer’s fifth time opening this season. He’s not going to get a chance to face a lefty unless he lasts six batters until Ryan McMahon comes up.