The Los Angeles Dodgers have made an fascinating roster transfer on Wednesday. Forward of their sequence finale towards the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers optioned right-handed pitcher Landon Knack to Triple-A. J.P. Feyereisen was added to the lively roster to assist a bullpen that wants some contemporary arms.
Knack has made a extremely sturdy impression by his first three MLB begins. Knack has pitched 16 innings, and has allowed simply 5 earned runs, good for a 2.81 ERA.
Knack has been filling in properly for right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller, who went on the injured checklist with shoulder soreness. Nevertheless, he was doubtless going to be despatched down when Walker Buehler was in a position to make a return — and that return may very well be imminent.
Buehler made his sixth rehab begin on Tuesday, and appeared strong. Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned there was an opportunity Tuesday may very well be Buehler’s final rehab begin, and Knack being optioned undoubtedly lends credence to that concept.
Knack wouldn’t be capable of return to the Dodgers’ lively roster for 2 weeks until somebody was positioned on the injured checklist. So, over the weekend, when his spot comes up within the rotation, the Dodgers may very well be calling up Buehler to make his first begin in MLB since 2022.
If Buehler isn’t prepared, and the Dodgers need to recall Knack, they’ll want to put somebody on the IL. Joe Kelly is coping with a possible harm, which is one thing to watch.
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