Dodgers News: 2 Big Arms Are Getting Closer to a Return
The Dodgers are not anywhere close to being healthy. It’s been that way for most of the season. And yet despite all of those injuries piling up throughout the year, they head into Thursday night’s game with a 52-29 record, 23 games above the .500 mark.
And the news gets even better from there. The Dodgers have some guys working their way back, and they could have a few arms back in the mix very soon. Dave Roberts gave an update on a few guys this week that could be rejoining the team soon.
Andrew Heaney
Heaney sat out for 2 months with a shoulder issue that shut him down after his first 2 starts. He made 1 start for the Dodgers in June before being shut down again with that shoulder issue. This week, he threw a bullpen and came out of it feeling good. He will throw another one before taking the next steps.
That would likely be throwing to live hitters and then heading out on a rehab assignment. But when he does return to the Dodgers rotation, that helps out all over the staff. It could push Mitch White into the bullpen to give them some length, or it could allow them to have a 6-man rotation.
Blake Treinen
Treinen has been out since April with a shoulder injury of his own. The Dodgers have been saying for a few weeks now that he would not be back until after the All-Star break. But he just threw a bullpen and is expected to throw 25 pitches again today. Since he is just a 1 inning guy, his timeline could end up being much shorter.
The expectation is still that he will be ready after the break, and that really changes the dynamic of the bullpen. It will also bring up the conversation of who closes out games with how Craig Kimbrel has performed as of late.
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The Dodgers are 6 games ahead of the Padres. Looking at the Dodgers injury list that is incredible! What is also incredible is they lead the NL in most pitching stats. Reports say May will be back in August and I would think they will use him in the bullpen and make certain he does not throw every day. No need to make a costly trade with help on the way! I believe Ferguson is back also.
2 big arms??? Heaney is a minor league sighning, who was horrible in spring training and then had several good outings to start the season. Big arm??? Seriously? A 32 year old who hasn’t had a era under 4.00 sinse his rookie year. Most “big arms” like him aren’t even in the league. Which is why he signed a minor league contract.