Emmet Sheehan Reveals His Focus Over 2027 Offseason
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan will be ready for the start of the 2027 season regardless of when it starts.
The 2027 Major League Baseball (MLB) offseason will likely be filled with uncertainty, as a lockout looms between the league and the Players’ Association, potentially keeping players away from their teams. Despite this, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan remains optimistic about his preparation for the upcoming season.
Addressing how he will train during the offseason, Sheehan acknowledged, “I think it’s gonna be a little different. Just trying to make sure you’re ready for whenever the season is gonna be. If we start on time, I’m going to be ready for that either way, but may have to make some adjustments.”
In 2026, Sheehan found himself in the Dodgers’ rotation but fell short of expectations after a strong comeback from Tommy John surgery in 2025. He appeared in 23 games, posting a 4.57 ERA and allowing 21 home runs, which was higher than his career total before that year. Due to the arrival of Tarik Skubal, Sheehan was eventually sent to Triple-A.
However, he bounced back with a stellar performance in September, posting a 1.50 ERA across four starts in the minors, earning him the PCL Pitcher of the Month award for August. He returned to the Dodgers in September, pitching three more times before the season concluded. Despite his impressive late-season performance, Sheehan was not included in the postseason roster for the NLDS or NLCS.
Reflecting on the situation, Sheehan said, “We didn’t get done what we wanted to get done. At the end of the day, dwelling on it isn’t gonna do anybody any good, so getting back to work is the most important thing right now. Getting ready for next year and to try and get it done next year.”
The Dodgers’ rotation appears to be set, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki securing their positions. If Shohei Ohtani returns healthy next season, the team may revert to a six-man rotation, leaving a spot open for Sheehan to compete for. While Justin Wrobleski and Gavin Stone also have a shot at this role, Sheehan’s chance to solidify his place in the rotation next year hinges on his spring training performance.
If he continues his strong form, he might secure the final spot in the rotation if the Dodgers do not secure Skubal through the offseason.
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