{
  "id": 6202220,
  "title": "Dodgers Recall Streaky Right-Hander to Boost Rotation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/dodgers-recall-streaky-right-hander-to-boost-rotation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:49:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-recall-streaky-hander-boost-004913251.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On June 18, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the recall of right-handed starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move came after left-handed starter Eric Lauer was placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. To accommodate Sheehan's return, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Bobby Miller to Triple-A. Miller, who had previously pitched three innings in relief on Sunday night, had secured his first win since August 2024. Traditionally a starter, Miller's transition to the long relief role appears to have been successful for the Dodgers. However, Sheehan has faced challenges in the big leagues this season, posting an ERA of 5.29 over 20 starts. His struggles with fastball velocity and location have led to more home runs than expected. Despite these setbacks, Sheehan's performance in the Pacific Coast League has earned him the Pitcher of the Month award, with a remarkable 1.50 ERA in just four starts. The Dodgers opted not to attribute the decline to injury and recalled Sheehan to bolster their rotation. Meanwhile, the team also announced the optioning of Bobby Miller, who had shown promise as a long reliever. As the 2025 season progresses, with Shohei Ohtani recovering from a knee injury, key decisions regarding the postseason roster loom large for the Dodgers.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-handed starter Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City, the team announced on Monday. Sheehan will take left-hander Eric Lauer's spot in the starting rotation after the latter went on the injured list with elbow inflammation. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Bobby Miller to …",
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  "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."
}