{
  "id": 3257942,
  "title": "Dodgers rotation finally getting back to full strength (soon)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dodgers-rotation-finally-getting-back-to-full-strength-soon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-rotation-finally-getting-back-120500649.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation is finally approaching full strength, according to Dave Roberts, the team's manager. Tyler Glasnow is set to return to the rotation after being sidelined for over three months due to back issues. This comes as the Dodgers also expect Shohei Ohtani to rejoin the rotation on September 1st, after dealing with his own injury concerns. The team is currently without its full starting rotation, which has left some fans and analysts wondering how they will cope. However, Roberts expressed confidence in their prospects, stating that they are \"excited\" about Glasnow's return and that seeing him back will be a positive for the team. As Ohtani returns, the rotation will likely see some shuffling, with Justin Wrobleski sidelined and Eric Lauer moved to the bullpen, where he will play a \"piggyback\" role, following Ohtani's innings. Overall, the Dodgers seem to be moving closer to their full roster, with competition within the rotation adding to the excitement for fans and players alike.",
  "summary": "Even though the Los Angeles Dodgers have the second-best record in baseball, this summer has seemed like a slog to get through. It hasn’t quite felt like the big bully of a team other fans and talking heads like to complain about. At least from the rotation part, the band is (almost) finally getting back […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}