Justin Wrobleski Headed to IL Amid Rough Patch

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the injured list with left forearm inflammation, according to a report on August 9, 2026. The decision came shortly after they activated right-handed reliever Kyle Hurt, who was on the taxi squad ahead of Sunday's game. Wrobleski, who turned 26 this year, earned his first All-Star appearance this season but has struggled to replicate the success he enjoyed in the first half of the season following the All-Star break.

Since the break, Wrobleski has started five games, throwing 26 innings and allowing 20 earned runs. During his first half, Wrobleski had a remarkable 2.52 ERA, which was the second-best on the team behind Shohei Ohtani. He began the season with the Dodgers on Opening Day and was on track for his first full season as a major leaguer.

Despite his workload being almost double what it was last season, the pitcher expressed his trust in the team's judgment and his commitment to performing as required. With Wrobleski's absence, the Dodgers are left with a vacant spot in their rotation, as they will revert to a five-man setup after Wrobleski's time on the injured list.

Tyler Glasnow, who has been recovering from an early-season back injury, is set to return from rehabilitation shortly, likely during the team's trip to Detroit and Atlanta. In addition, Shohei Ohtani has been steadily regaining his strength after exclusively focusing on hitting in the second half of the season. Ohtani recently participated in a bullpen session ahead of Friday's game, and manager Dave Roberts anticipates his return before the season concludes.